HBCU Students Learn to Speak in Digital So Lo Mo
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Posted By: William Jackson on November 16, 2016 HBCU Students Learn to Speak in Digital So Lo Mo by William Jackson Edward Waters College @wmjackson #MyQuestToTeach Do you understand the power of: So social Lo local Mo mobile how to implement the right technology. Using digital tools and the integration of SoLoMo, “Black Millennials are using their power to successfully raise awareness of issues facing the Black community and influence decisions shaping our world.” http://mediaconfidential.blogspot.com/2016... nielsen-black-millennials-close-digital.html The ability to communicate using digital tools is important in an age of progressive digital technologies. Mobile tech has changed the way people are communicating daily. Smartphones, tablets, watches and other digital mobile devices allow for new methods to connect with family, friends, and professional learning communities. Software is becoming increasingly intelligent and intuitive. Whether you have an Android or an iPhone the ability to connect, collaborate and communicate has become simplistic and literally at the touch of a button(s). If you want to be taken seriously and looked upon as a valuable resource you have to talk the talk, using the words that connect like minds and even like goals. No matter the age, generation, gender or lifestyle technology has the ability to connect two or two million and beyond. Use your Social Media platforms to: 1. Be Conversational *the range of applications is as flexible as the type of devices that are available. *conversation is the foundation for networking and building relationships. *The power is in the networking. 2. Share Content – Sharing is Caring *sharing content is important to growth and development *the ability to create content, share content and archive allows for influencing the present and the future. 3. Write / Blog - Content is King *to be a better blogger, you must write as much as possible. *content creation is king as stated by Bill Gates in many seminars and conferences. *write to live and live to write is practiced in academia. 4. Build your e-Reputation, e-Personality, e-Reliability *having a reputation or a personality requires some type of Social Media presence. *the debate is still going on which one is better, *the more the better depending on what audience you are trying to reach. 5. Learn to Listen *teach yourself to listen to people talking about how they use technology. *learn the difference between integration, implementation, and initiation of technology. *join Meetups, EdCamps, and other social events that connect like-minded and passionate people. 6. Take the Time to Read *even though YouTube can provide almost all your instructional needs, reading still cannot be beat. *read about those that are innovators and smart creators. 7. Collaboration – Cooperation – Association *CCA to build your knowledge, build your Brand and learn how to Market your ideas and skills. 8. Understand your Community *you cannot be friends with everyone on all Social Media platforms. *learn which sites are beneficial to your needs. *don’t lose your time on useless Social Media sites that are not productive. 9. Say More with Less *Twitter is 140 characters *how can you communicate in 140 characters or less effectively? *microblogging and connecting. 10. Social Media is a “pull system” you must know your audience. *understand who your following? *why your following someone? *who is following you? *why are they following you? 11. Find your Niche *finding your Niche is important *your Niche is your voice and your presence online. 12. How do you want people to remember you? *content rarely goes away, it is archived, saved, packaged and stored someplace online. *you create a digital legacy with your content. *people will remember you through your content. 13. Build a personal mission statement *when using Social Media build a mission statement that can help you grow academically and professionally 14. Remember Social Media is about relationships. *building relationships is important. *how do you build relationships online? *remember everyone does not have the same mission as you are so be careful. 15. Develop your elevator pitch for those unique times when you have one opportunity to make an impression. *Social Media may provide a one-time shot to pitch your ideas to the “right” person so have your pitch ready to go. 16. You cannot be shy in the Blogging / Technology Industry. *technology opens opportunities nationally and globally as never before. *being shy will get you literally nowhere. *to be successful you cannot afford to be shy or hesitant 17. Don’t view other bloggers as competition, they are opportunities for collaboration. *sometimes it is better to collaborate not compete 18. Brand vs Visual Identity *learn the difference. *how do people see you online? *there is a difference between how you see yourself and how others see you. 19. Your Brand is your Promise *your Brand continues to grow as your knowledge and abilities grow. *mentor and be a role model. 20. Your Brand and Niche should be a safe place, make sure your association is approachable. *what type of people are you associated with? *do they have the same direction, mission and goals as you do? 21. Be Authentic *no one can be you, but you. *don’t try to be something you are not *don’t steal someone else’s ideas *think about what you bring to the table. 22. Social Media can bridge Culture *diversity is a good thing. *diversity is a verb. 23. Be careful about being assimilated *assimilation, association and application are important choices to be thought about. 24. You do not have to know everything *apply what you learn and allow yourself to grow. 25. Attend conferences and Socials *connect, socialize and be friends. *never doubt your ability to be creative and innovative. “Build your Brand as having authority over your life.” Wm Jackson If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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William Jackson
Educational Technology and Social Media Instructor, Edward Waters College South Carolina State University class of 1985 Member Since September 2008 |
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