Linkedin - A Fast and High-Level View

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LinkedIn| so what?

WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR?

Highlighting your publications, achievements, and awards

Network and idea sharing for professionals in any field

Great for academic & professional crowdsourcing

Relevant for peer group discussions

Learn across fields and disciplines

Read postings by thought leaders, elected officials, CEOs, etc

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LinkedIn| so what?

WHAT IS IT BAD FOR?

Family photo sharing

Talking about the horrible meal you had at a restaurant

That status update about your recent doctor visit

How bad the essays are from your students and how you know they just use Wikipedia for everything



LinkedIn| the basics

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1 Title:

Summarise Yourself

Activity: Make it

“edutainment”

Background: Think Robust


4 Work Experience: Be Bold, Think CV

5 Honours / Awards & Recommendations: Collect and Show



6 Skills & Expertise:

List Away

7 Publications:

List and Describe


LinkedIn| editing

1 The Pencil Means

You Can Edit

2 Drag and Drop Sections

for Emphasis

3 The Box and “+” Means You Can Add Dynamic Content


Wheel of Viral Influence

Leverage the Viral Wheel

Answer the question before it’s asked

You control the message

You steer the ship

Zero excuses for students

Maximise independent accountability of staff, students, etc.


Own the Mind| become the expert

By posting, you own the mindspace

Use The Bar

Post in group discussions

Post edutainment on your feed

Comment on influencer post

Glory Post your awards

Show your publications

Show the video of

your speech


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Linkedin - A Fast and High-Level View

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