social media for education
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This is a presentation created to provide an introduction to Social Media and a brief introduction to its potential uses in education.TRANSCRIPT
Social Media #SMUnderstanding the possibilities
Paul M. Di Gangi, Ph.D.Global Management & Strategy
Western Carolina University
AskYourself
3Questions
< 1 >
Can we ignore #SM?
< 2 >
How does #SM work?
It depends!
What are you trying to do?
Social media focuses on the idea that we take part in a global conversation which transforms the way in which both parties see each other. It is not a transaction where one provides the
information that the other consumes.
It is a chance to both
and Listen!
Speak
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Social Media is designed to be flexible so that it enhances user experiences and adds depth to the relationship formed
among individuals and/or organizations…
It is less about the technology and more about your mindset
Closed vs Open
< 3 >
How can we effectively use #SM…
Less is More
Strategically Use #SM
Otherwise you get…
Not quality
#SM is only one part of the equation
But which part depends on what you want to do
Reaching our Audience
dependsIT
Connect & DevelopRelationships
Student GroupsRecruitment
Alumni RelationsFundraising
Career MentoringJob Placement
Broadcasting MsgsMeeting Announcements
COB NewsFaculty Achievements
TutorialsShowcasing Students
COB EventsVisual News
Professional VisibilityShowcasing Research
Second Life
Professional DevelopmentStudent Training
Idea Generation
Last Minute Comments
in the beginning.
It will feel like this…
There will be times when it looks like people are speaking a different…
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Think about it…
If President Kennedy gave a speech today, how would he be tweeted?
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It takes
Time
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Mistakes Happen
Learn from them! Don’t get back up on the wall and do the same thing over again.
Final warning…
You
already
RThere
Thank You
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