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Workshop Abstract
Using Twitter Effectively to Build a Network and Collaborate
Do you know how to use Twitter professionally?Â
Let these two experts guide you to rethink your social media presence!
Presenters:
Sharon Bal & Lina Duque
Objectives:
Apply tactics, such as writing threads and using hashtags, to drive engagement and increase followership
Implement ideas to generate relevant content that attracts a targeted audience
Post effective tweets to augment engagement
Part 1 by Dr. Sharon Bal
Part 2 by Lina Duque
The Problem:
How to Use Twitter Effectively to Build a Network and Collaborate
Our Approach:
Social media is a powerful tool for educators to raise their professional profile, build a network of peers (CoP), and collaborate on projects of shared interest. This workshop will teach participants how to use Twitter strategically as both a networking and professional development tool by sharing practical tactics, providing powerful examples and allowing for active practise in a hands-on tweeting activity. Workshop participants will learn how to drive engagement and maximize their impact online.
Instructional Methods:
Workshop facilitators will employ active learning strategies to demonstrate core content through personal stories and demonstration of tactics that drive engagement. Participants will apply this information through a hands-on tweeting activity while facilitators troubleshoot and offer real-time feedback.