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Robin Good
May 12, 2013 9:59 AM
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Robin Good's insight:
What's the difference between "collecting" and "curating"? How can Twitter be used as a "curation" tool?
What are some examples and ideas to put real-time news curation to effective use for those working as educators?
In this good article by Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano (published 1/2012) of Langwitches.org, you can find lots of useful info about the use of Twitter as a curation tool.
Here for example are a few key benefits of using Twitter for picking, selecting and organizing content on a specific topic:
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- Taking advantage of a network of curators working for you (building your own customized network), consuming their curated information
- Collecting, organizing, connecting, attributing, interpreting,
summarizing the vast amount of information that comes across your desk/ feed /books/articles/etc. for YOURSELF - Becoming consciously the curator for others for a particular niche, area of expertise or interest. Disseminate resources, add value, put in perspective, create connections, present in a different light/media/language.
- Real time curation allows you to be part of an event, that you physically might not be attending or being on the opposite end allows you to be the bridge for others to participate at an event where you are present, but your network is not."
I think that she's right on the mark.
Well presented article and info. Useful. Good examples. 8/10
Full article: http://langwitches.org/blog/2013/01/03/twitter-as-a-curation-tool/
PDF file reference: http://langwitches.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Twitter-Curation-Tool.pdf
By using lists lists and hash tags effectively twitter can be u useful curation tool. Storify another mentioned in this article could also be a useful tool to curate twitter content
i'm just automatically sceptical when 'one tool can be use for all' theme appear. but it is an interesting suggestion.