Introducing Twitter through WebinarsEmily WheelerUniversity of Leeds

What?

Webinars on using Twitter for study Overview of basic features Suggestions for using Twitter “academically”

Twice a semester 1 hour, including Q&A

What?

Teaching students to use social media effectively for work Hashtag conversations (like #phdchat or conferences) Following researchers, publications & organisations in

your field Keeping in touch with the Uni Searching and tracking topics Improve your academic skills – filtering information,

writing concisely, communicating effectively… Creating a professional online identity

Who?

Primarily undergraduate students through Skills@Library brand

Staff and postgraduates also attend People with little or no previous

experience

How?

Adobe Connect Blackboard Collaborate Google Hangouts on Air

Demo Live chat Powerpoint slides Interactive sections Feedback survey

Why?

Demand! Social media isn’t just for personal use Transferable digital skills Introducing people to new tech – Twitter and webinars

More information

Leeds, York & Manchester student guide to social media https://www.escholar.manchester.ac.uk/learning-objects/

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