Blog About Twitter

Twitter, Blackboard Discussions, and In Class Discussion all hold similarities and distinct differences between one and another. To briefly explain, Twitter is a social media platform in which users can react to and commentate on news, other users posts, etc. Blackboard Discussion threads in a system utilized by CUNY Schools to simulate in class discussion online in a form of “homework.” In class discussion is the most traditional of the three interactions as Twitter and Blackboard Discussion were created to simulate general discussions online. Therefore, the main similarity between all three forms of discussion is the purpose of three avenues; to stimulate and expand ideas. However the types and formalities of each discussion based media differ from one to another. Specifically, Twitter is considered the least formal form of discussion in terms of actually formality of writing and ideas in general. To explain, due to Twitter having an image of being a “social media” outlet, users carry over their informalities they use on social media platforms to Twitter. As a result, while new ideas are being created and argued, Twitter posts are stained by abbreviations, curses, and grammar mistakes. In relation, in class discussion increase the level of formality for multiple reasons. Two reasons as for why in class discussions are more formal are due to a professor usually being present and the “classroom” setting. With a professor being looked at as a “professional” and students being taken outside of the comfort of their tweeting spots, students usually produce more intellectual and thoughtful arguments within class. For example, in my English class this semester, I have manifested very interesting thesis’ as I could bounce ideas off of my professor and peers. Lastly, Blackboard Discussion board threads are similar to In-Class Discussions in that the level of formality is equal, however blackboard threads tend to be more polished and developed arguments. This is due to the fact that in most cases students are simply expanding and polishing their arguments from class and posting them onto Blackboard.

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  1. Trisha PersaudMarch 21, 2020 at 10:33 PM

    I like your point about blackboard and in-class discussions producing more formal and intellectual discussions. I definitely agree that many people don't often focus on the quality of their writing or arguments when they're posting on social media. This is probably because people rarely face any consequences for the things they say on social media. However, in class, students are concerned about grades or getting in trouble for saying something inappropriate.

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