Blog About Twitter

Twitter discussions differ from inclass discussions and Blackboard discussions in many ways. For starters, Twitter uses a system of "tweets" which are messages that the public or their followers will see based on their privacy settings. These tweets are limited to 140 characters and can have a photo or a link attached. Other uses can "retweet" the tweet which is reposting it for their fan base to see, they can also support or reply and can add to trending topics using hashtags. Twitter often tends to be a conscience stream of a persons thoughts. Blackboard discussions on the other hand, does not limit the amount of characters you use, it allows the use of pictures, links and even allows you to comment on each others posts. The lack of a limit on the length allows users to go more in depth and elaborate into thoughts and opinions. Blackboard and in class discussions are usually closed off from the rest of the word and confined in an educational space. The seclusion from the rest of the world often results in a more personal and engaging discussion.