Using twitter for economics business case discussions in large lectures. (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jones, Michael D.; Baltzersen, Max
• Is Part Of: International review of economics education. Volume 26(2017:Sep.)
• Page Start: 14
• Page End: 18
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: A22 -- A23; Twitter -- Business case -- Active learning; Economics -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Economics -- Study and teaching; Periodicals; 330.0711
• DOI: 10.1016/j.iree.2017.08.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-3880

Abstract

Abstract: Business case discussions represent a compelling pedagogy in economics education; but because the technique requires individual dialogue, the application is often limited to small or medium sized classes. We describe how to use the social media platform, Twitter, to conduct case discussions in large classes. We find that the use of Twitter leads to increased student participation and engagement; however, we also note the challenges that instructors face when incorporating Twitter in a large lecture hall.