Hi everyone, my name is Xin Chen and I am from China. I am currently a computer science major student at Northeastern Illinois University.
I think there are pros and cons if courses integrate blogs, Twitter, or other Web 2.0 technologies. First of all, the advantage of using Twitter or blogs during in-class discussion can generate more content and conversation, as well as allow more voices to be heard. ( Classroom technology effective when used as additional tool ). Some students have more confidence in writing their opinion than speaking it. Blogs can help those students express their opinion more effectively. The disadvantage of using Web 2.0 technology in class is students might be distracted; they might surfing the web instead of focusing in class.
