What I want to leave my son. Even though I’m all about living in the moment, sometimes it’s hard to avoid thinking about your child’s future. The other day I was alone as I walked the streets of Paris at night. Long walks are always a great time for pondering things, and this time I was considering the question—What legacy do I want to leave my son? Tigger snapped this of me on the carousel Age I want to leave my son with the belief that age is really a useless number (except where it involves legal requirements). Prior to his 11th birthday, he rejected my plan to get him a piñata for his party and wasn’t sure he wasn’t too old for a party.
I hope he doesn’t fall into the trap of doing what he thinks people expect just because of his age. Individuality I often hear him express being concerned what someone will think. He’s considering becoming a surfing instructor when he’s an adult. Don’t let fear rule your life Lots of things are scary. I am terrified of falling, but we rode this ferris wheel in Paris anyway.
The World. How to choose the best social network for your content. According to a recent report from the Content Marketing Institute, the average B2C marketer uses four social media networks to distribute content, whereas the average B2B marketer uses five—five networks, five distinct audiences. As marketers, it's important to be aware that not all social networks are equal. Each network has its own audience, and the content you share on one may not be as relevant as it is on another. To get the most bang for your buck, you must share the right content on the right channel. How do you choose the best social network for your content? Know network demographics First and foremost, know who is using the network. A report recently put out by Pew Research showed that the majority of users on Pinterest are women and the top users of Facebook are under 50. Know fan and follower demographics Along with the network as a whole, it's important to get a sense of who your fans and followers are in each channel.
LinkedIn Follower Insights Facebook Insights Followerwonk. The Five Free Tools of Social Media Success for Writers. Social media helped me get that global publishing contract and it helps me every day to promote my services. Here are the main five tools I use to build, manage and continuously develop my social media presence: 1. A blog. Wordpress and Blogger are both good. This blog uses blogger, a free blog creation service, and my main site uses Wordpress, another free blog creation site. 2. 3. 4. 5.
These are the main tools I use for building my presence on social media daily. Thanks for coming by. How cold, exactly? (with images, tweets) · Concordia_MN. See The 8 Best Ads Of Super Bowl XLVII. For years now, one of the central changes that’s been happening in the ad industry--or, a change that the industry has been trying to effect--has been the shift from the notion of making ads (that is, one-off messages that run for a short, pre-determined period of time) to the idea of making content, and having an ongoing conversation with consumers. You can see that evolution reflected in Super Bowl commercials.
Everyone (including us) has been discussing the Amazing Expanding Super Bowl Commercial--the phenomenon whereby marketers are using the mass broadcast event as a focal point around which they are building larger, longer social media and video initiatives. Brands want to make hay while people are actively paying attention to ads, of course, and to make the most of a big ($3.5-$4 million dollars just for media) investment. But the shift from Super Bowl spot to Super Bowl campaign is part of that bigger move toward always-on content. See the rest of the Super Bowl spots here. Study says Facebook is one of the least meaningful things people do. A recent study on happiness and pleasure by the University of Canterbury in New Zealand got a lot of press for determining what we enjoy most (sex, alcohol) and what we find most meaningful (sex, religion).
But at the other end of the spectrum, another item ranked low on happiness (just ahead of work) and dead-last for meaning: Facebook. My Story | sarahmccurdy.net Blog. A Note from Sarah Hello, I’m Sarah McCurdy Hinnenkamp, owner of Sarah McCurdy, LLC. I launched this writing firm based in Fargo, N.D. so I could do what I love – storycatching. Stories are everywhere and many businesses need help telling their stories. I have had the great opportunity to work with clients from around the country, from Florida to Hawaii and Wisconsin to my backyard of Fargo.
I help small businesses find their voices and I help large businesses and agencies finish projects when they need extra hands that can meet tight deadlines. What you’ll find on this blog is a look in to my creative outlet – these are the stories that appear in a weekly column in my hometown paper. This is your year – never miss an opportunity.
You have a passion for your brand; I want to absorb that energy and use it to craft the right words for you. Let’s tell your story. Professional Experience and Biography Want to connect? Speaking Engagements & Classes Awards & Accomplishments “What Can I Do Now? What the HELL is social media - in 2 minutes. Twitter Increases Student Engagement [STUDY] Communicating in 140-character segments may seem to contradict the goals of generally long-winded academia, but a new study has found that the two are less opposed than one might think. Students in the study who were asked to contribute to class discussions and complete assignments using Twitter increased their engagement over a semester more than twice as much as a control group.
The study used a 19-question survey based on the National Survey of Student Engagement to measure student engagement at the beginning and end of a seminar course for first year students in pre-health professional programs. Four sections (70 students) were given assignments and discussions that incorporated Twitter, such as tweeting about their experiences on a job shadow day or commenting on class readings.
Three sections (55 students) did the same assignments and had access to the same information, but didn't use Twitter. 100 Ways You Should Be Using Facebook in Your Classroom. Facebook isn't just a great way for you to find old friends or learn about what's happening this weekend, it is also an incredible learning tool. Teachers can utilize Facebook for class projects, for enhancing communication, and for engaging students in a manner that might not be entirely possible in traditional classroom settings.
Read on to learn how you can be using Facebook in your classroom, no matter if you are a professor, student, working online, or showing up in person for class. Note: Check out our updated version of this article for even more suggestions on Facebook in your class. Class Projects The following ideas are just a starting point for class projects that can be used with Facebook in the classroom.
Follow news feeds. Facilitate Communication An excellent way to ensure students are more engaged in the learning experience, whether in a traditional classroom or at accredited online colleges, is by strengthening the communication between students and student-to-teacher.