counting cows beyond twitter
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The use of social networking sites has helped provide solutions to some problems faced when working with young people and communities.TRANSCRIPT
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Vicky’s use of Facebook• Talking to constituents.• Campaign groups.• Setting up events.• Responding to how people feel.• To gain information and updates from youth
workers about my projects.
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Vicky’s suggestions for others uses
• Youth Workers could provide flexible one to one and advice.
• Projects could communicate with more young people.
• Youth Workers could be more available and accessible.
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Problem
• Young people awarded a grant to produce a countywide youth magazine.
• Want young people from across all parts of the County to take part.
• There isn’t a very good bus service.• Cannot afford taxis to get the young
people to meetings.
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How could social networking sites help?
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Solution• Young people used an online workspace
application on Facebook called ‘My Office’• Shared articles, commented on photos and
proofs• Participated in online discussions.• Young people had a record of all their work.• Able to manage the project effectively.• Produced a successful magazine. • Application is free and simple to use.
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Problem• New housing development. • Experiencing lots of ‘teething’ problems.• Trouble with the TV reception, high electricity
bills and parking difficulties.• Other residents experiencing similar
problems. • Car clamped.• Wondering how issues could be raised will
fellow residents.
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How could social networking sites help?
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Solution• Set up a Facebook group for the local
residents.• Promoted with flyers. • Within hours several residents had joined.• Shared their experiences. • Two days later the group had over 50
members and over 200 comments. • Residents discussed and summarised their
shared issues.
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• Presented these to estate management.• The group is still going strong • Issues being addressed. • The group enabled local residents to organise
a community BBQ over the summer.• A great success and has helped bring the
community closer together.
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Problem• Vicky volunteers on everything. • Always getting asked to complete surveys for
her local council. • Vicky has completed several surveys over the
past years.• Hasn’t been told what has changed as a result.• Friends at School aren’t involved in any youth
projects.• They never fill in surveys.
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How could social networking sites help?
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Remember these?
Image: /www.flickr.com/photos/mrspiggy/3180658559/
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Make your sheep happy
Tell us what you think about:
School dinners
Shop
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Questionnaire
How would you rate your school dinners?
Bad Good
Shop
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Thanks!Your sheep is much happier and you’ve
won 5 coins!
We will let you knowthe final results soon.
Shop
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Sheep Shop
= 5
Shop
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Shop
Looking smooth!
Thank you for visiting the shop!
You can earn more coins by telling a friendto use this application.
Click here
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Did you know thereis a free night club
for under 18s?
Find out more detailshere!
Shop
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Top tips
• Consider the barriers to current participation.• Make it relevant.• Make it accessible.• Let it grow.• Promote achievements.• Keep it up to date.• Have a play!
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Social networking sites are about fun, sharing and socialising.
Design your activity with this in mind!
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Contact details
Tom Gaskin, Co-director
Tel. 075 155 635 36 @tomgaskin
E-mail. [email protected]
Vicky Caswell
E-mail. [email protected]