A Twitter discussion is slightly different than a BlackBoard discussion or an in-class discussion. A Twitter discussion is opened to the public as well as our followers and restricts users with a max of 140 characters. It was somewhat harder to squeeze all that I wanted to say in 140 characters. Another difference is that Twitter can generate a discussion with users all over the world in a matter of seconds.
As for a BlackBoard discussion, students can create posts, view posts, and reply/comment on posts but this is limited to those who are in the class. BlackBoard itself is for the use of current college students and professors and its main purpose is to communicate and share files that are necessary to complete assignments throughout the course.
Similar to Twitter, in-class discussions are also in real time but it isn't as convenient considering in-class means that you are taking time out of your day to be in class. Twitter is at the tips of your fingers while you can be away or doing something else. Another thing is that your Twitter discussion is open to many individuals while the in-class discussion is limited to only the people in the classroom. Lastly, in-class discussions are organized with a proctor (or professor) who is moderating the conversation.
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