Twitter+Manifesto

=Mr. Bariexca's Twitter Manifesto=

What is Twitter?
[|Twitter] is a communication service that allows users to send 140-character messages (similar in length to text messages) out to the entire world. Twitter's main page has a [|public timeline] that allows you to see updates from people all over the world as they answer the question, "What are you doing?"

Users can also "follow" other users (similar to "friending" on MySpace or Facebook) to automatically receive their updates.

What About Privacy?
All students in Honors British Literature will be required to set up an HC-specific Twitter account; usernames & initial passwords will be assigned to you. Mr. B's Twitter username is [|MrBariexca]. Students are prohibited from posting personally identifying information about themselves or another student, including posting pictures or links to pictures of themselves.

How Much Does it Cost?
If you access it from the website, it's free. If you utilize the text messaging features, your carrier's standard SMS fees apply. **Do not enable the text messaging service unless you have an unlimited txt plan.**

Why Use It in School?

 * To extend learning beyond the physical and time confines of the classroom and school day
 * To create a social and professional support network for students
 * To provide a method of direct communication for an entire class
 * To engender a sense of **community** and an atmosphere of **collaboration**