Blog About Twitter
To start off, Blackboard's creation was solely meant to be an educational platform between students and faculty. In a Blackboard discussion thread, it is a lot more formal than a simple Twitter conversation. Tweets can only hold a maximum of 140 characters, while a Blackboard discussion post can be an essay. With that being said, tweets allow classmates and faculty to connect on a real-time schedule, while Blackboard posts are edited on multiple occasions to ensure accuracy and correct grammar. However, as a student, I would prefer having a class discussion over Blackboard rather than Twitter. One reason for my preference is because it is difficult to shorten my thoughts to 140 character or less, and as a "grammar nazi", I would have to sacrifice good grammar in exchange for more of my thoughts published on a tweet.
Twitter vs. In-Class Discussion
There are more differences than similarities when comparing Twitter with in-class discussions. In-class discussion motivates individuals within a whole class to participate in the discussion being held, while Twitter's discussion only goes forward throughout a wider span of time. When the class is over in-class, the discussion is over. A Twitter discussion can go on for days, or can even be re-ignited over years if an old Tweet is found through the use of a hashtag. In addition, a person can verbalize his/her thoughts without limitations, as opposed to Twitter, where thoughts need to be shortened and succinct.
I agree with your thoughts on the difference between twitter, blackboard, and in-class discussions. Twitter and blackboard discussions are very similar since they're both on the web whereas for in-class discussions, it's more up close and personal. I find it interesting that you mentioned your preference for in-class discussions over blackboard and twitter. I feel the same way since we have to constantly monitor our grammar and the things we say whereas for in-class discussions you can sort of say it without revising anything.
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