ABSTRACT
Based on recent research from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, Twitter use is on the rise (Fox, Zickuhr, & Smith, 2009). In November, 2010, 8% of online adults reported using Twitter. That number has increased to 13% by May, 2011. More than half of Twitter users (54%) are mobile while tweeting. The fastest growing group of Twitter users continues to come from 18- to 24-year-olds (Smith, 2011a). Yet, college instructors are still reluctant to implement the technology into their courses.
