Twitter for Training (and Socializing)

Wouldn't it be great to automatically setup people with Twitter accounts when they take part in a training course. Not just for networking (which is great to stay in touch after the course for like-minded folk) but to share thoughts before, during and after the class. (Not to encourage it... but you could even have students having a virtual debate via their mobiles while the presenter slowly gets to page 126 on the PowerPoint) Its such a simple tool to setup. Lets face it everyone has a mobile phone. So why not tap into using SMS updates for micro-blogging topics and ideas that strengthen the conversation around specific training goals. You can always use it to setup an instant social network with your classmates so you can all find each other for that essential after-class pint ; -)