• Social Media Use in the Writing Classroom

    Hey all!

    I’ve enjoyed perusing the varied and interesting posts from my THATCamp colleagues. I can tell we’re going to have a rousing time. Anyway, here is my contribution!

    I am interested in discussing the intersections of technology and writing. Specifically, I am interested in discussing the ethical dilemmas that arise from technology use (e.g. social media) in courses. I am concerned with and interested in talking about the introduction and use of social media to supplement or enhance writing pedagogy, what this may mean for the future of discourse in online environments and meatspace, and how we encourage students to write critically about the intersection of online discourse and meatspace discourse.

    I think students often engage in social media activities without realizing that they are engaging in a form of discourse. How do we get students to understand that writing exists beyond the standard essay or paper? Writing is present in almost all aspects of life, and, when students use social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook), they are engaging in a vibrant form of discourse. I think students should look at their social media use critically and understand their production of discourse from said use.

    I’m looking forward to delving into our spirited discussions!

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