Blogging is #DOPE on #WordPress = #cReAtIvITy
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Posted By: William Jackson on November 20, 2016 Blogging is #DOPE on #WordPress = #cReAtIvITy by William Jackson Father, Educator, Blogger, Community Activist National and International Blogger HBCU students need to start blogging if they have not started already. Working to establish their Brand and skillfully marketing to build their E-reputations, E-status, E-branding and creating a positive online presence. HBCU students should understand the more they read it builds comprehension skills, appreciation of literacy and opens doors for networking and collaboration. Attending any #WordCamp is valuable and influences the ability to create content that is engaging and empowering. WordCamp is associated with writing, blogging and web development platforms which are used globally. The spread of digital content influences the thinking and actions of viewers and readers. The simplicity of #WordPress allows even youth, teens and young adults to develop dynamic sites and potential reader interactivity. This is #DOPE The recent WordCamp in Orlando, Florida focused on the use of WordPress, its widgets, graphics, analytics, domain development, Branding and online content development. A digital application that is “what you see is what you get,” and makes web/content development an enjoyable and fun process. Developing ideas, stories, and innovation on a literary level. It is easier now more than ever for people to build quality web sites for blogging, business, sharing information, commerce, content innovation and sharing of family events. A few strokes of the keys, registration, selecting a template, deciding what to call your site, selecting photos and posting content and you’re ready to go. So easy that even children are doing it, and doing it well. That is #DOPE! The beauty of using WordPress is its’ ease of use similar to Microsoft Word or even PowerPoint. All that is needed is a basic understanding of using a word processing application; some creativity and a basic grasp of graphics and photos allows users to start and publish content. In a world of competition to be published, recognized, followed, obtaining viral status, in an age where in higher education the “publish or perish” mentality is still strong. Writing brings notoriety and respect, and it encourages intellectual thought and the engagement of intellectualism. WordPress provides the platform and the tools to promote Branding and developing a marketing strategy to obtain readers and viewers. WordCamp conferences are global events that encourage participation by all walks of life and skill levels. Using WordPress does not require a college degree or a programming certificate, just a desire to share content in diverse ways using web development tools coordinated with text, photos, graphics and widgets that allow the web site to come alive and provide a unique functionality. In my Educational Technology and Social Media class at Edward Waters College my students blog weekly during the course, they work to collaborate with others and link with each other on LinkedIn. If HBCUs are not involved in helping their students build an online presence they are not fully serving their students careers objectives. I take my students on trips with me so they can be exposed to industry experts, learn how to properly network, we work to have business cards designed and integrate providing them a chance to speak at conferences. #MyQuestToTeach To learn more about my curriculum, visit my class or even have me speak at your institution you are welcome to contact me. Prof. William Jackson william.jackson@ewc.edu 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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