Study found that a majority of
tweets were accurate, but some misrepresented what the speaker had said. DESIGN: TALHA KHAN
However, researchers also suggested that some presenters may find the tweets disturbing. The study showed that the majority of tweets were accurate but some were not and misrepresented what the speaker had said.
“Dissonance between the intended message and its translation via a tweet likely exists due to a number of factors related to the presenter, the tweeter or the technology,” Dr Roland said, reported sciencedaily.com. “Tweeters themselves may consciously or subconsciously phrase the message to achieve greater impact for their followers, an approach which could be viewed as sensationalism in some circumstances,” he added.
Indeed, in isolation, they could be seen to harm the speaker’s reputation. “The majority (of tweets) were deemed to be reflective of the message the presenter was trying to get across. A small number were found not to represent the presenter’s views,” Roland said. “I have heard presenters say please don’t take pictures in the past – could this soon be followed by please don’t tweet?” Roland said. The study was published in the journal Emergency Medicine.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 14th, 2015.
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What a great idea this is. Its often the case that audience's are tweeting during a presentation anyway but the presenter doesn't get to see the tweets until he/she has finished speaking.
Visible feedback during a presentation would certainly make speakers far more mindful and focused on their audience. With regard to the concern about the scope for misinterpretation, well that's the speakers job to make sure their isn't room for any.
It has my vote!
Maurice
www.mindfulpresenter.com