Julia Rowand

[Julia Rowand @RowandJulia]

A5:If I taught older students I can definitely see using it for discussion like we are right now. I can also see how this can be beneficial to keep parents updated. However, there are so many parent communication programs, like Bloom's, that are set up similarly. #READ7431TWEET

[Julia Rowand @RowandJulia]

A4: There are nonproductive sides to virtual interaction that we see in terms of negativity and harassment that happens online. This is not conducive to positive collaboration. #READ7431TWEET

[Julia Rowand @RowandJulia]

A3: When we interact with virtual worlds, we are writing, speaking, using language to cater to different audiences, reading. All of which are skills that can transfer to the classroom. #READ7431TWEET

[Julia Rowand @RowandJulia]

A2: By interacting with virtual worlds, kids are learning digital literacy skills that are relevant to the world we live in today. This helps students to problem solve, think critically, collaborate, and see new contexts for language use. #READ7431TWEET

[Julia Rowand @RowandJulia]

A1: Honestly.. I do not feel great about using Twitter! I never had an account before, so it is just very unfamiliar to me. I know that Twitter can be an added value in education. #READ7431TWEET