How to get into Twitter:
Our section of ENC2135 is a digital class, which means we will not see each other's happy shiny faces several times a week.
What happens if you need to ask a question?
That's where Twitter comes in.
You are expected to set up a brand new Twitter account which you will use specifically for this class only. You will use this to talk to your classmates, ask questions, practice concise writing, and thoroughly engage with this specific social media account.
DO NOT use an already existing account. DO NOT use an old account.
You only have to Tweet 10 times a week. That's two times a day. Easy, right?
You are expected to Tweet 10 times a week. All tweets must be an original composition or in response to a conversation with either me or another student. Retweets do not count toward your tweets. Also, Tweets cannot be made up.
Also, if I wish to get a message to the class, I will submit it via Twitter.
In the past, students have turned on the notifications for @bbradley2135 so they won't miss any announcements.
How to set up a class Twitter account:
First:
Go to Twitter.com and click on Sign Up now. Enter your Name and email address and follow all instructions. Remember when selecting the name for your account that this is a Professional Twitter account which you will be using for class.
Once your account is set up:
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Take a selfie and use it for your profile photo.
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Add a background photo which represents your interests as a professional and a student. For example, if you study music, use a photo of your instrument. If you study biomedical engineering, use a photo of a really cool piece of medical machinery.
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Search for @bbradley2135. This is my class account where I will respond to questions, post announcements and create discussion threads. Once you find my account, follow me. I will follow you back.
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@me. Send a tweet to me which says, "Hello @bbradley2135. I'm in your ENC2135 class!"
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Now, add a tweet to that introduction tweet and start a thread answering the following questions:
How long have you been an FSU student?
What is your favorite baby animal (puppies, kittens, elephants, etc)? Add a photo or gif of the cutest example of that
animal.
What song are you obsessed with right now? Add a link via Spotify, Soundcloud, or YouTube so others can hear it.
What is your study fuel? Do you need coffee, Twizzlers, high protein, high carb, pizza, Chickfila?
What is your favorite series? Friends, Greys, SVU, YouTube stars, anime, Stranger Things? Include a gif or photo.
How do you organize your time? Google Calendar, paper planner, bullet journal, etc? Include a photo.
What was the last book you read and loved? Include a picture of the color.
Who is the person you most admire? Include a photo.
How do you chill? What is your self-care ritual? Meditation, binge-watching, reading, video games, DIY spa,
baking, etc?
Once you answer all those questions--- BOOM--- 10 tweets for the week are done!
What should I tweet?
This question comes along at the beginning of every semester because students cannot fathom what they would tweet about 10 times a week in connection to this class, but I guarantee that by the end of the semester, you will find Twitter to be a vital resource for two reasons:
1. Your classmates keep the same hours as you. Which means after I stop reading tweets at 5 pm, your classmates will still be around. Tweet your midnight questions and you very well could get a response from a classmate also up at midnight.
2. Someone has read the syllabus more thoroughly than you. Each semester, I am amazed at the awesome students who are willing to share their knowledge with the rest of the class. If someone answers your question, be sure to thank them. If you know the answer, don't be afraid to give it.
We are an online community. Twitter is how we connect.
Each week I will post a Twitter prompt designed to kick-start your week's worth of Tweets, but you will get the most value out of it if you follow your classmates and talk to them.
If you still don't know what you would tweet about, try these ideas:
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Respond to the Weekly prompt. I will post a prompt every Monday to spark a conversation about genre. Don't just respond to what I ask, but respond to your classmates.
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Find an article related to the lectures and quote tweet it with a rhetorical analysis.
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Promote your Wix projects. Each time you post one of your assignments, link it in your Twitter so your classmates can see your work.
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Read another classmate's work and compliment them on it. Everyone needs positive reinforcement.
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Set up an agreed upon time to view the same program together and live tweet it together discussing the genre conventions. Maybe a favorite movie, series, or live event (like a game, awards show, etc).
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Use Twitter as a note-taking exercise. When you read the lecture, post observations, interesting aspects, resources, or questions you have.
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Perform a literary live-tweet. When you read (or view) the narrative for Project #1, Tweet your observations.
Remember, this is not a space to complain. You have questions, ask them. I will respond. I check the Twitter feed several times a day. I try to provide encouragement and support when I can.