Blog about Twitter

     Twitter is a real-time information network that connects you to the latest information about what you find interesting. It enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters.
Comparison of Twitter, BalckBoard and an in class discussion

Twitter	Blackboard	In class discussion
140 words per tweet	As long as you want	No writing, strictly speaking
Up-to-date information	Up-to-date information	Up-to-date information
Customization  allowed	No customization	No Customization
Speaking through internet	Speaking through internet	In person conversation
Meet new people	No socializtion involved	No socializtion involved