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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.
Read MoreInteractive Video (Part Two): Mozilla’s Popcorn Maker
To my shock and horror, my students claimed to have never seen a PopUp Video. They were vaguely aware of VH1 and suspected that some old people still watch it? If it even exists? We were brainstorming uses of Mozilla’s Popcorn Maker, and I was sharing that a colleague had a great idea of using the free online tool to make a PopUp video of a presidential debate.
Read MoreInteractive Video (Part One): Flipping at TED-ed
You, like me, have spent a fair amount of time watching on-line videos. Who can blame us? When we need a break from grading, routines, or vacuuming, lovely owls, talking dogs, or five people playing one guitar are irresistible draws.
Read MoreSocial Media Etiquette During Tragedy
Social media can be our best friend during a tragedy by helping us collect the information we’re looking for fast, but social media can also make your institution look insensitive during a time of crisis if not curated correctly. Do you manage multiple social media accounts at your school? Do you schedule posts for future [...]
Read MoreSchool Spotlight: Sewickley Academy
In the first of a series of post spotlighting schools and their use of social media we will take a look at Sewickley Academy. Sewickley Academy is located in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and is Pittsburgh’s oldest co-educational, college preparatory, independent schools. Serving students in grades PK-12 on a single campus they use social media to tell [...]
Read MoreWebinar: How to Amplify Your School’s Video Marketing Beyond the Basics
Straight from the playbook at the 2013 CAIS-NAIS, the edSocialMedia panel will revisit their presentations from the pre-conference forum, How to Amplify Your School’s Social Media Beyond the Basics. In this part of a six-part series, Megan Brady, from Ridley College, will share her experience in Video Marketing.
Read MoreThe 2013 edSocialMedia Summit is coming!
The 2013 edSocialMedia Summit is coming! Stay tuned—the details are in the works... We're in high gear planning the details of the 2013 edSocialMedia Summit, and you know you want to be the first one to hear! We can tell you this: plan to be in the Boston area on April 2, 2013.
Read MoreUsing Photography In Social Media
Most photographers price their work based on the various usage for each image. That’s standard business practice throughout the industry, but education is very different. When shooting for an institution it’s important for an image creator to understand the demands placed upon the people in charge of media. For instance, let’s take a look at [...]
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWebinar: How to Amplify Your School’s Twitter Beyond the Basics
Straight from the playbook at the 2013 CAIS-NAIS, the edSocialMedia panel will revisit their presentations from the pre-conference forum, How to Amplify Your School’s Social Media Beyond the Basics. In this part of a six-part series, Stephen Johnson, from Winward School, will share his tips for success in Twitter marketing and conversation.
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