Microblogging

**Microblogging**  through http://www.edmodo.com is an exiting way to facilitate and guide discussion through writing. Edmodo is a great platform to use, because it is designed for educators and it is a private. This means only members can access your site. Edmodo allows students to have discussions and reply to one another. It is also an easy way to have dialogue with your students through writing. You are able to post assignments and grades, maintain a class calendar, and share files and links. This also provides students a way to share their thoughts and ideas who might otherwise be hesitant to participate in a class discussion.

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