Using Social Media for Professional Purposes Sherrie Lee
While we are waiting …
Set up your social media accounts if you have not already done so.
In order of importance: Twitter
FacebookLinkedIn
Quiz on Twitter
How do you find people to follow on Twitter?
How do you help people find you?
How do you limit your audience?
What do you do on Twitter?
Elements of a Tweet
@Used before usernameLinks to Twitter profile
Example:
Welcome @newuser to Twitter!
@newuser I agree. Twitter is bewildering!!
Elements of a Tweet
#Mark keyword or topic
Also used for humor/emotionsClick on #word to show all Tweets with #word
Example:
At social media workshop. #LAworkshop
Twitter is cool! #newbie
Elements of a Tweet
RTRe-posting another person’s Tweet
Quick way to shareGives credit to original poster
Example:RT @TODAYonline It takes a village to care for our elders, says Health Minister Gan Kim Yong http://t.co/JH50OMg2zD
Twitter Tasks
1) Find at least 5 people and 5 interests to follow.
2) Make sure at least 5 people are following you.
3) Search for at least one professional / personal interest.
4) Tweet at least 2 original messages.
5) RT at least 3 tweets from people/news you follow.
Tweet Away!
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Twitter for Professional Purposes
Use # to read tweets about a topic#edsg #edtech #edusocmedia #education
Respond to people’s posts, ask questions, state opinions, share news, RT
You don’t only have to tweet about “serious” stuff
People have personalities and real lives!
WHY FACEBOOK?
People don’t check email
They DO check FB / Twitter ALL THE TIME
“Friend” business associates for easier communication flickr.com/photos/rwdave/3130549308
GROUPS
Easy to create
You don’t have to friend group members
Post reminders, useful websites, comment
Easier to maintain than pages
FACEBOOK ≠ PRIVACY?
Separate account for work-related activities
Stay active during office hours
Disconnect when you go home
http://images.sodahead.com/polls/000834515/polls_work_life_balance_sign_2_4125_15825_answer_1_xlarge.jpeg
Profile = resume
You don’t have to be job hunting to be on LinkedIn
Connect with present and past colleagues
Get introduced to someone else through those connections
Little is private on social media
If you’re too private, you won’t be social
Facebook: privacy settings
Twitter: protect your tweets
Post what you won’t regret