Thing 10 - Twitter...

Twitter, tweets .... what's all that about?
Twitter is a social networking site that enables its users to send and read each others' updates, known as tweets. Tweets are text posts of up to 140 characters, displayed on the author's profile page and delivered to other users - known as followers - who have subscribed to them. Senders can restrict delivery to those in their circle of friends or, by default, allow open access. Users can send and receive tweets via the Twitter website, text message, or short message service (SMS) or external applications. The service is free over the Internet, but using SMS may incur phone service provider fees.

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It is impossible to keep up with every new site, tool, gadget, etc. on the web. That's why we rely on reviews and lists to keep us informed on the best of what the web has to offer. Take some time to explore the standouts.
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To complete Thing 10 you must:
A. Create a Twitter account and post a tweet
B. Explore the Best of the Web 2008
C. Reflect on Thing 10 on your blog
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A. Create a Twitter account and post a tweet.
Access Twitter and follow the instructions to create an account. Then post your first tweet.

B. Explore the Best of the Web 2008 or Time's 50 Best Websites of 2009
Browse through one or both, choose sites that interest you and have some fun with them.

C. Reflect - Blog Prompts for Thing 10
What is the value of Twitter?
Select one of the sites that you explored from The Best of the Web 2008 or Time's 50 Best Websites of 2009. What did you like or dislike about the tool? What were the site’s useful features? Could you see any educational applications for it?