Twitter can be a useful tool for sending out due dates, keeping up with students, and challenging students. There are also a myriad of other reasons to use Twitter in the classroom, as it is one of the fastest ways to communicate with both parents and students. There are even apps for classroom twitters! Here are 5 resources about using Twitter in the classroom:
http://www.teachhub.com/50-ways-use-twitter-classroom
http://www.edudemic.com/guides/guide-to-twitter/
http://www.schrockguide.net/twitter-for-teachers.html
https://grouptweet.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-to-managing-a-classroom-twitter-account-with-grouptweet
https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/09/the-case-for-having-class-discussions-on-twitter/379777/