Discussions on Twitter and on Blackboard can differ in various ways. The main distinction between the two is probably the character limitation placed on Twitter "tweets." This leads to a shorter discussion on Twitter which can be a good or bad thing. A concise set of posts and replies can be easily read; however, it would not be as detailed as discussions on Blackboard that have no such limits. In comparison to an in-class discussion, I believe a Twitter discussion is very similar. They both pose environments in which participants can freely discuss and comment what is on their mind. The only difference is the more willingness to participate for those that are hesitant to participate in a classroom setting.
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