Twitter has been around for 6 years and it is only now I begun to really appreciate its micro blogging service. I have had an account with Twitter since 2007, but remained inactive. I decided to participate since it is for this course, but after a week of tweeting, I loved it. Twitter is an amazing information network (Twitter, 2012). I personally love it! As a professional learning network, for me, Twitter connects me with the latest stories, ideas, opinions, and news about everything I am interested in. The amount of information coming through from all over the world is just a joy to my daily regimen. I have Twitter apps on my android phone and on my Ipad. However, I mostly enjoy the ease of tweeting through the Ipad.
My interests is mostly in technology. So I searched for trends concerning only technology. Then I expanded and started following more interesting businesses and people. Which I am now following 74 professionals in teaching, technology, news, institutes, etc. They help create my PLN, making it all the more beneficial for me as an aspiring teacher, and a technology enthusiast. I love the small bursts of information coming from all of over the world. It is the fastest, simplest way to stay close to everything I care about (Twitter, 2012).
A minor issue is the flow of information. Because information is continuous it becomes difficult to find past topics therefore leaving me with no choice but to click favorite. I recently learned about Learni.st and submitted a request to be a part of their network. They have a similar design as Pinterest and that is the style I like. Organizing what I find interesting into boards. I hope Twitter will find an interest in making some changes to their style, but I believe its remained that way because they want their users to read what they can when they can and always move forward. Other than that, I love it!
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