HOW TWITTER CAN HELP YOU AS A STUDENT

Twitter is one of the most popular social networks and it is centered on teenagers and the youth. As with the numerous other social networks, twitter can be a source of distraction and also a source of information and knowledge. The application of twitter in learning will be discussed in this article.

• FOLLOWING BENEFICIAL ACCOUNTS 
  In order to
  learn and gain knowledge by using twitter, it is important to develop a following list capable of providing this. Accounts which are capable at providing knowledge, proffering solutions to problems and developing academic ability should be part of the following list. This helps to gain knowledge by way of going through the various tweets.

• TWEETING PROBLEMS

Twitter is a large platform with various communities which are aimed at providing solutions and answers to various problems. Tweeting problems and challenging questions is an effective way by which students can receive solutions.

• TRACKING HELPFUL HASHTAGS

The use of hashtags is a widely growing social media trend. It helps one gain easy access to topics and discussions. This of benefit to students as so many student related hashtags exist. The hashtags also help students discover various communities which may help him/her develop as a student.

• CONNECTING WITH PEOPLE 

Connecting with people is an essential part in gaining knowledge and information. Twitter makes this a possibility by providing the platform for people all around to connect and share information with one another. By creating the right connections, information can easily be gathered and knowledge gained through this means.

The points above are meant to give an exposure to the possibility of gaining positive qualities via twitter. The list, although not an exhaustive one, seeks to give an insight into its application in the life of a student.