Twitter

Twitter
We will be utilizing an online communication tool called [|Twitter] as an experiment this semester. If you have a question and need a quick answer about an assignment, project, the reading, etc., try "Tweeting" the class. From time to time, I'll also "Tweet" links, questions, and assorted fun stuff for you. **We will use this service as one of many tools to help create a sense of community and an atmosphere of collaboration that extends outside the classroom.** For my thoughts on the educational applications of this service, please read my Twitter Manifesto.

Expectations of Each Other (You //and// Me)

 * We will conduct yourselves over the Internet as we would conduct ourselves in class - with respect for each other.
 * We will only send messages from our own accounts, and never attempt to impersonate anyone else.
 * Twitter maintains a permanent running archive of all communications. Let's all keep it professional.
 * To avoid conflict between personal and professional lives, we will all set up Twitter accounts exclusively for this class. Your username will begin with the phrase **HCH_**; mine will be [|MrBariexca]
 * When you sign up, you **must** set your account to "Protect My Updates", and "follow" every student in the class, as well as me (I'll explain this when we set up our accounts).