Social Media Business Tools for EWC Students
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Posted By: William Jackson on February 26, 2012 Social Media Business Tools for EWC Students Part One LinkedIn and Edward Waters College by William Jackson, M.Edu. Edward Waters College Educational Technology 250 has been investing time into the uses of Social Media to create relevant digital content. This content opens doors to creating networking opportunities for students that are planning for the future when considering career choices. Digital tools allow students to make connections previous to graduation. The implementation of pro-active action is empowering more so than re-active actions to waiting for someone to call students after graduation. Pro-action requires making professional contacts early so networking and building relationships start early. The establishment of business and professional relationships helps in the establishing of career interests, aiding in the transition from higher education student to career professional. Practices of the past; making a name for oneself are not made by the traditional physical footsteps in job searching, flesh pressing of handshakes and lunch/dinner meetings, but the involvement of putting yourself out there in a digital networking environment. One of the Social Media tools Edu Tech 250 students in the Education Department are utilizing is LinkedIn to acquire business contact and establish professional relationships that can blossom into potential internships and job opportunities. LinkedIN Information – linkedIn.com World’s Largest Networking Site William Jackson linkedin.com/in/wdjackson Several ways to connect to LinkedIn are the basic computer (desktop/laptop) access and the progressive Mobile Apps/ Mobile Sites. Mobile and wireless technologies are very powerful and useful for connecting with LinkedIn’s estimated 35 million users. These growing users are accessing content using Smart Phones and Tablets with sophisticated Apps. The mobile page views are account for over 11% of total visits to the social network for those professionally minded. The recent release of Apps for iPhone and Android has shown a growing respect for these intelligent phones that are business tools not just for social contact. Joff Redfern, mobile product director of LinkedIn has stated, ”we are seeing mobile growth at a very rapid pace, as high as 400 percent a year.” As Edward Waters College students learn how important networking is and the ability to connect with professionals of similar interests and backgrounds, digital tools are important to make positive first impressions with significant growth potentials. Higher education instructors need to be aware that instruction should be directed to online. In a recent episode of Digital Nation (Feb 2010) teens have a digital life now and well over half their interaction is through digital communication. Technology has forced change in the way teachers teach, unfortunately even though teachers show change there is really no knowledge on how this affects young kids brains and learning Digital Nation (Feb 2010). Technology will require kids to do things, accomplish tasks and become problem solvers, creators of content, and collaborators in infor- mation sharing. As more technology is installed and configured in our schools technology is becoming like oxygen and teachers must teach kids how to breathe. Thus more professional development and facilitator training is needed for educators, as with science, business, education and other disciplines there are ethical and moral ramifications if our children are not taught and guided properly. As an instructor/educator in the public school system and higher education I must make sure that I demonstrate and instruct on the benefits and contributions of technology not just the social and gaming interaction. Social Media Resource for Higher Education http://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/201... By Justin Marquis Ph.D. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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William Jackson
Enigineering Educator, Duval County Public Schools South Carolina State University class of 1985 Member Since October 2008 |
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