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By any measure, the growth and popularity of Twitter has been phenomenal. To say that Twitter has hit mainstream isn't really the right metric to use. It's more powerful to note that for a large group of Twitter enthusiasts, to...

Current features of Twadle include: * Create short links on the fly - just type a long URL, and it will be replaced with a shorter one, saving you valuable characters. * Live Tweet Preview lets you see what your Tweet will look like - short links and all - before you hit Update. * Track links - see how many people clicked on the link you posted. Great for learning how to write compelling headlines. * Attach Files to your Tweets. Right now you can attach images - but MP3s and more are coming! * Super Secret SEO Feature - upgrade your account with an Invite Code, and add extra features to Twadl. You won't be dissapointed.

Learn to Use Media in Your Classroom! Our lesson plan and video clips can help you integrate media into your classroom.

Twitter Me This: Presence Tools for Just in Time Learning Bud Hunt TIE Conference June 24th, 2008 This page will serve as a landing place for discussion of presence tools, a collection of social media and networking tools designed for real-time conversation in a real-time online world.

A massive list of educators using twitter... categorized by job role... including principals and much much more. This is a good place for a beginner to add individuals to their Personal Learning Network.

Learn How to Use Twitter for Marketing without LOOKING Like an Annoying Marketer. Never Ever.

February 2010 | Volume 67 | Number 5 Meeting Students Where They Are Pages 73-74 Why Teachers Should Try Twitter William M. Ferriter I've got an embarrassing confession to make: Until recently, I wasn't convinced that differentiating learning opportunities for students really mattered. Like many teachers, I would deliver one lesson each day, keeping my fingers crossed that I met everyone's needs. And even though I've always had a sense for the strengths and weaknesses of my individual students, I rarely drew on that knowledge to make specific changes in instruction or assignments.

From Tech and Learning - nine reasons teachers should consider creating a network on twitter.

Twitter language

Primary school kids in the UK might be required to learn about Twitter rather than WWII. (c/o mkp)

UT Dallas History Professor Dr. Monica Rankin, @monicarankin, wanted to know how she could reach and include more students in the class discussion. She had heard of Twitter... The following is a short video describing her "Twitter Experiment" in the classroom with comments from students about the pros and cons of Twitter in a traditional learning environment.