Is Twitter a "Speically constructed information system whose purpose is to influence, teach, train or cultivate the mind and character of youth"? If it is...then Postman believes he can accurately refer to it as a "Curriculum".
Postman speaks about points made in a previous book about how education and entertainment must be packaged together. Students communicate that they learn best when they are interested in what they are learning. This begins when the educator can find material that is relevant, and a delivery system which combines the necessary skills to master, with a delivery system which is interesting for students to become engaged in.
However, for education to be most effective, there needs to be restraints on the entertainment value. We have talked about this in class already...like when using the internet for project research. One strategy would be to preview websites and provide students with a small, narrowed down list for their use.
Still after reading the articles on Twitter. I still have problems envisioning what it really brings to the table as far as education. Two things that are banned at our school cell phones and facebook....would probably not lead to twitter becoming part of this curriculum.
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