A refreshing switch toward the positive concerning kids using their online devices in class was published this week at suite101. The article provides 12 Expert Twitter Tips for the Classroom. In introducing the tips, author David R. Wetzel says:

Using twitter in the classroom is becoming mainstream in many schools around the country and world. The challenge with any use of online education technology tool is the appropriate engagement of students in a meaningful manner. To this end, the successful use of twitter is about making connections with other teachers and students around the world to support significant learning events.