Sessions Tagged With 'social media'

The use of social media in public engagement and extension is a relatively new phenomenon, and many scientists are cautious about using it professionally. Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam will join us on December 15th to discuss the prevalence of social media in extension work,...

Join Victor Villegas (aka DroneSinger) for an AMA session on social media. This will not be a presentation but rather an open forum to ask questions about anything social media - strategy, tactics, tips... if you have a question, Victor will try to answer it.Victor is the...

#AgChat is a weekly chat on Twitter on food and agriculture topics. On August 11, 8-10 pm ET, the chat topic will be on Ag Extension & Other Public Ag Programs.The chat will be moderated by John Blue (@TruffleMedia ). He is looking for resources and links to share in...

We are at the beginning of the largest explosion of creativity and innovation the world has ever seen. The nature of making things is changing. Technology has begun to make creating easy enough that everyone can make. Easier access to knowledge, capital and markets is...

Join the MSU Extension Children and Youth Institute Capacity Building Work Team at 7 p.m. on July 27 to help you think about what you post on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. This webinar will help you consider some of the benefits and consequences of social networking and...

How would you like the potential of reaching 70 million people with your Extension message…from your computer? The answer: Begin to Pin! Henneman will present on how to Pin more effectively, focusing on strategies related to image sizes and types, Pin categories and...

Presented by: Paul Hill, Extension Assistant Professor, Utah State UniversityThis webinar is open to ALL Extension professionals for FREE.As a Utah State University Extension Professor in Washington County, Utah, Paul Hill teaches leadership and STEM to ambitious youth in 4-H....

Social Media is not a miracle worker. It is just one layer of communication, one tool to let the public know what your business is about. To do it right takes planning. What should you be doing? How to strategize your content, develop a plan, and study who’s doing it right....

Does all the talk about social media have you confused? Are you wondering if you should start a group or a page? What about using Pinterest to collect ideas for your next meeting? Will these tools help keep your club connected and get your members and families the...

The choices can be dizzying and you can’t do them all and do it well. This review will examine the audiences you are trying to reach and will offer suggestions as to which platform works best. Will briefly touch on how to create a needs assessment for your business or...

Does social media ever overwhelm you? Do you wonder how you could be using social media for your program? Do you wish you had a better understanding how to use social media for your program? If you have any of these questions then consider joining Michigan State...

Hosting a Twitter Chat gives you a chance to brand your page and market directly to your live audience. Promote your organization, upcoming events, and engage your fellows chatters in ways you can't anywhere else.

eXtension's Educational Technology Learning Network is the place where all Extension professionals can go for support in using technology to advance their work. We will be using the hashtag #EdTechLN during this 1-hour Twitter Chat. All network members are encouraged to drop...

Social media interactions are becoming more image- vs. text-oriented as images produce more of an immediate emotional reaction. Ekaterina Walter, Intel’s social media strategist, describes social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest as having ushered in...

Agricultural organizations from the local to national level are using Pinterest to promote their businesses and organizations, as well as advocate for the agriculture industry. But how do you effectively use Pinterest to reach the general public? This webinar will give you...