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+Hello @jenwoodley24
Communications Specialist Internal/External
Communications News Blogs & E-News (The
Cornerstone) Website Social Media Diva
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+
+Hello @iamDublin
Puppy Tweets
+
Social media defines the activities that integrate
technology, social interaction and the sharing
of words, images, video and audio.
+More simply put“Social media is people having conversations online.”
OMG!
DID YOU SEE THIS?
RT!
+Social Media & You
How many of you… Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Instagram Vine Tumblr Foursquare
+Social Media by Internet Users
67% Facebook 16% Twitter 15% Pinterest 13% Instagram 6% Tumblr
+Social Media Users by Gender
1. Facebook
2. Pinterest
3. Instagram
4. Twitter
5. Tumblr
1. Facebook
2. Twitter
3. Instagram
4. Tumblr
5. Pinterest
71% Females 62% Males
+Why?
Build better relationships Raise awareness Increase website traffic Interact with those we serve Network with Educators worldwide Share resources and news
+ Launched in 2006
Twitter.com
+Who is using it?
107.7 billion Americans have a registered account Mediabistro.com, February 2012
69% of users follow others based on recommendations from friendsMediabistro.com, February 2012
Most popular among working adultsNielsen Online, March 2009
Largest age population: 35-49 year olds (55%)Mediabistro.com, August 2012
Fastest-growing segment: 18-29 year oldsMediabistro.com, May 2012
+The Basics
Tweet 140 characters
Handle Username & URL - @GPAEA & twitter.com/GPAEA
@Reply Responding to another Twitter user - @GPAEA is my favorite!
ReTweet (RT) or Modified Tweet (MT) Sharing a post from another user
#Hashtag # or hashtag categorizes tweets for reference - #gpaea
+# are your friend!
#edchat #iaedchat #iaedfuture #edtech #gpaea #1ii1
+Your Twitter Account
Edit Profile Click on the gear to
change photo, description, etc.
Lists List that you create or
follow Settings Sign out
+Who should I follow?
GPAEA – http://twitter.com/GPAEA Mepo Schools - https://twitter.com/MepoBulldogs
The List Iowa Administrators on Twitter: http://bit.ly/Q6RUyt
+ Twitter Hunt
+1. Create a new list
Click on the gear and “Lists”
Click Create list Name it ”Twitter Hunt” Mark as Private Save List
+Twitter Hunt
Post your first Tweet and use #mepopd13
Search for #iaedchat Follow two people from the
#iaedchat search Add two different people to
your Twitter Hunt List ReTweet a post
Follow @GPAEA Check out who @GPAEA is
following Follow the person next to
you, then @reply to them Search your subject (with &
w/out #)
+Twitter Tools
HootSuite TweetDeck
+Talk Amongst Yourselves!
How can you use Twitter as an Educator? in your classroom?
+Twitter & You
+
Overwhelmed yet?
+Social Media Tips for Educators
Don’t friend current students/parents
Don’t post anything you wouldn’t want in the newspaper
Ask your friends to be mindful when posting pictures of you
Check your privacy settings Don’t argue
+
Thank you!
Resources & PP:http://bit.ly/gpaeatwitter
Contact: Jennifer [email protected]@gpaea.org
Connect with GPAEA: www.gpaea.org
+Sources
Videos Twitter Search in Plain
English by Common Craft Photos
iClipart.com (subscription)
Twitter.com
Statistics Pew Internet,
http://www.pewinternet.org/
Public Assembly Webinar, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqLM3zGsbgg&feature=youtu.be