LIB290 Social Media and Global Issues
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Your #week8 directions this week are delivered through Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LIB290/permalink/736971126501794/ For those of you, who are used to the MediaSpace format, pls look at this as an opportunity to get exposed to new social media tools. You are STRONGLY encouraged to try Facebook Live in this class (and earn points) Week 7 Welcome…
Twitter Engagement: How to Connect With People on Twitter Michael Stelzner February 23, 2018 http://traffic.libsyn.com/socialmediamarketing/SocialMediaMarketing-290-18-02-23.mp3 The Twitter Algorithm When Twitter began using an algorithm to determine what users see, the algorithm didn’t make drastic changes. That’s because Twitter classifies itself as a news site, not a social media platform, and wanted users to continue seeing timely…
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Does Social Media have a rightful say in economy? What is the SM impact on business In the last 24 hours, you may have heard about two events having impact on the economy: On Wednesday, Kylie Jenner (as of Kylie from the Kardashians) tweeted:”Sooo does anyone else not open Snapchat anymore? Or is it just…
Which Social Media Metrics Will Matter in 2018 January 31, 2018 / By Jim Rudden https://www.spredfast.com/social-marketing-blog/which-social-media-metrics-will-matter-2018 Fifty-two percent of millennials report using social as a support channel in 2016. Fifty-three percent of customers expect a social customer service response in 1 hour or less. Volume is going up, and the expectation of a quick response along with it.…
Week 7 Welcome to our seventh week of class. Before we move toward the readings, discussions, and assignments for week 7, let’s overview quickly our week 6 activities. Your activity on Facebook this week is commendable. I see some of you reaching for badges (bonus points). Please keep track of your badges to redeem them…
Social Media and Global Issues: Violence, Gun Control and School Shootings A week past by since the school shooting in FL. During that time a lot has been shared/argued on social media in particular and all over the news in general: e.g. #GunControl #ParklandStudents #ParklandShooting #MarchForOurLives #ChicagoFailed #GunReform #BanAssaultWeapons #MentalHealth #FloridaSchoolShooting #ParklandStudents #ParklandSchoolShooting #GunSense #GunLaws…
Education on the nature of disinformation is essential. This is what new media literacy should focus on, not just understanding tools & platforms. — https://t.co/FSUAOZUtQz “The secret of freedom lies in educating people, whereas the secret of tyranny is in keeping them ignorant” — Harold Jarche (@hjarche) February 17, 2018 fake news disinformation propaganda
Please discuss these issues, since they are directly related to the two main underlying themes in LIB 290: global issues social media All of you form LIB290 are now aware about the recent shooting in FL. Not surprisingly, this morning a news emerges that Russian bots (twitter accounts under Russian control) are seeking to exploit…
https://1161281.mediaspace.kaltura.com/my-media also available at: Week 6 Welcome to our sixth week of class. Before we move toward the readings, discussions, and assignments for week 6, let’s overview quickly our week 5 activities. Your research for your final project is due. Some of you were falling dangerously behind in the required class and home…