Part Two: The Social Media Dos and Don’ts for Students (Applying to College)

I thought I would compile some additional resources that discuss the use of social media and college admissions. The articles provide various scenarios, information, and advice. Continue reading »
One Skill that 9 out of 10 Schools Don’t Teach

The following video opened my eyes to a new language–computer programming. Often referred to as coding, mastery of this language is … Continue reading »
The Social Media Dos and Don’ts for Students (Applying to College)

Many students do not want to hear about appropriate online behavior, especially how their actions online can affect outcomes in “real life.†I say “real life†in quotation marks because we should not make the mistake of thinking our actions online and our actions in person are mutually exclusive. Continue reading »
If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them!

Texting in the halls, at lunch, before school, and after school are regular occurrences, but how many times have you … Continue reading »
iPad + Matchbox= Tech-Savy Admission Offices

It is time for admission offices to incorporate technology into their best practices. I’m not talking about databases, email newsletters, … Continue reading »
Think Your School Can Ignore YouTube? Think Again!

It is no secret that people are most interested in media rich content. Anyone who produces electronic newsletters can tell … Continue reading »
What do you love? Google is a great place to start…

Google recently launched  a new service called “What Do You Love?”  At first glance, this appears to be a simple … Continue reading »
Please Tell Me A Story

In thinking about how we connect with various constituencies, I can’t help but to think about every piece of content … Continue reading »
No One Likes to Send the Wrong Message

How many times has one of the emails you’ve sent been misinterpreted by the person on the receiving end? Or perhaps you’ve read more … Continue reading »
But I Deleted That Picture…How Did YOU Find It?!

An article addressing a familiar question, “When will we learn that digital communication isn’t private?” appeared in Sunday’s Boston Globe Magazine. The … Continue reading »