Plurk is a social networking site that allows its users to post short descriptions of what they are doing at any time of the day. (So basically, it's another Twitter). Users can add a new post either by logging onto the website or via text message or an instant message. When you add friends to your list, they will be able to see all of your posts and can comment back on them. Plurk is a convenient and efficient way for teachers and students to communicate quickly with each other, because we all know that students don't like to wait for long periods of time for a response from their teacher to important questions. Plurk can also enhance the way a student learns because teachers can post videos, pictures and links for homework and post instructions and/or questions about what they are to do. This also allows the students to then discuss the questions and instructions with each other and share their thoughts and opinions. It would be important for me as a future teacher to make sure students aren't distracted with using Plurk during class for other things that don't pertain to my class. Click on the picture above to go to the Plurk website and learn more about it!
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