Our digital footprint is something has raised more concern over the years. What we post about, who can see it, who we interact with all have taken center stage to a debate of what is appropriate to share. The other end is when is it okay to bring what is on your social media in the workplace and have use it against you.
LeNora did a good job of walking the class through how to monitor our social media so that we are not targets of being put on the spot from an employer for our actions over social media. I found it very interesting that she had a friend who lost their job due to a social media post.
Being in PR I know that you have to control your own brand and that it is crucial that the "you" that is on display on social media is the "you" that you present in public. Now that does not mean that you can't show a photo of having a beer, legally, or talk about the fun you had at a local hot spot or New Year's party, but it is responsible posting that is important.
Post should represent you and the brand that you want to portray. It is as simple as being the same person that you are on the internet as you are in public.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Personal Branding
Kerry shared some great ideas and concepts in her presentation. Many that as a PR student I am expected to know. However, I do have some differing opinions on what she was told about creating a personal brand. I do think that you should be where the people are- the popular sites that is- and develop a brand there. I believe that you should perfect your skill level on a few choice medias then go to another that you feel is important.
As far as being on every platform I think that is unrealistic. There are some platforms that just do not or have not worked in a long time. Google+ being one of them. If you have to have it for work- great, if not, I do not see it as a place to waste time. You want to be on the big names, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. This is where you want to perfect and push your brand. Focus on interactions here and your social media presence will blossom. Putting time into a platform where you do not have a lot of exposure is not worth your time.
Finding key players on the platforms is also a key to success. Generally if you are interacting with bigger names, a larger audience will see you then there is more of a likelihood of being picked up by others. From there your exposure will become greater and your brand will then be even more credible as well.
A good person to check out about personal branding is Jason Molica. He offer a lot of branding advice with his tag being #CEOofYou. His twitter can be found here, https://twitter.com/JasMollica, where you can find more of his information and his personal goals.
As far as being on every platform I think that is unrealistic. There are some platforms that just do not or have not worked in a long time. Google+ being one of them. If you have to have it for work- great, if not, I do not see it as a place to waste time. You want to be on the big names, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. This is where you want to perfect and push your brand. Focus on interactions here and your social media presence will blossom. Putting time into a platform where you do not have a lot of exposure is not worth your time.
Finding key players on the platforms is also a key to success. Generally if you are interacting with bigger names, a larger audience will see you then there is more of a likelihood of being picked up by others. From there your exposure will become greater and your brand will then be even more credible as well.
A good person to check out about personal branding is Jason Molica. He offer a lot of branding advice with his tag being #CEOofYou. His twitter can be found here, https://twitter.com/JasMollica, where you can find more of his information and his personal goals.
Badges!
Okay, who doesn't like winning an award or being recognized for an achievement? If you don't, then you can leave. Autumn's idea of the reward system is awesome! I think that it adds encouragement to social media, especially for those who are not proficient in the social media game.
This is a good way to see who catches on sooner and who needs help. I think it would almost be a neat social experiment. I like the point system and how it is broken down for Twitter as well. I think this system makes social media more attainable for some. Since there are not many "true" guidelines in social media- this adds guidelines to the whole thing. For those who do not have a good handle on what they are doing, this is a way for them to show progress and competency for social media.
I think it is good to tie it all together with the messaging system and as a tool to share how to to everything that the different platforms do. I believe that this adds some connection amongst people. Generally people like helping people- especially in these situations. I think that it is a good way to share social media skills.
This is a good way to see who catches on sooner and who needs help. I think it would almost be a neat social experiment. I like the point system and how it is broken down for Twitter as well. I think this system makes social media more attainable for some. Since there are not many "true" guidelines in social media- this adds guidelines to the whole thing. For those who do not have a good handle on what they are doing, this is a way for them to show progress and competency for social media.
I think it is good to tie it all together with the messaging system and as a tool to share how to to everything that the different platforms do. I believe that this adds some connection amongst people. Generally people like helping people- especially in these situations. I think that it is a good way to share social media skills.
The Future of DIgital Writing
I will have to agree with Jordan on a lot of her presentation. I loved our textbook because it did not read as a textbook. The book way more conversational and it did not seem to be talking to us, but carrying a conversation. This is a pet peeve of mine with textbooks. Many times I feel that their tone is one of a "talking head" or that we are being talked down to because we are merely students who do not know anything. So with that, I also vote that you keep the text!
I think that digital poetry is a novel idea! I think implementing that aspect will just bring one more realm of digital writing to life. There is so much being added to the web day after day- I think that digital poetry would be a fine addition to the class.
Live tweeting is also an aspect that I loved! It allowed us to continue a conversation and chat about what was going on in the class. I also agree with the blogs, although I may suggest that it be cut to two blogs a week.
I think that what Jordan shared were all good suggestions for the class!
I think that digital poetry is a novel idea! I think implementing that aspect will just bring one more realm of digital writing to life. There is so much being added to the web day after day- I think that digital poetry would be a fine addition to the class.
Live tweeting is also an aspect that I loved! It allowed us to continue a conversation and chat about what was going on in the class. I also agree with the blogs, although I may suggest that it be cut to two blogs a week.
I think that what Jordan shared were all good suggestions for the class!
Video Games as Literature
Video Games as literature, who would have thought? Nate Powers did, and her presented it to our class as a final project. Now, I will have to admit that I am not into video games, I think the closest that I can claim at this time is Candy Crush and I don't even play that consistently. Maybe when I was in elementary school and played Organ Trail like the rest of the 90s product.
Back on track though, Nate along with the class made some very valid points about video games being literature. By playing the game you are a part of a story. You are the master of what occurs in that story through triumphs and failures. I think that video games are a neat way to interpret a story. Also to the fact that you can be a part of a planned story or create your own. It is a neat extension of the story as well if the book already exists. I think that it allows the readers to visualize a setting and brings that to life for the reader.
I do not think that video games should be solely relied on for giving the setting, you should be able to envision that for yourself to some degree. I do think that using the game as an extension of what is already there or to make your own story a brilliant way to have interaction with a story that you have read. I think that it could potentially increase more discussion around books, especially in the classroom.
Back on track though, Nate along with the class made some very valid points about video games being literature. By playing the game you are a part of a story. You are the master of what occurs in that story through triumphs and failures. I think that video games are a neat way to interpret a story. Also to the fact that you can be a part of a planned story or create your own. It is a neat extension of the story as well if the book already exists. I think that it allows the readers to visualize a setting and brings that to life for the reader.
I do not think that video games should be solely relied on for giving the setting, you should be able to envision that for yourself to some degree. I do think that using the game as an extension of what is already there or to make your own story a brilliant way to have interaction with a story that you have read. I think that it could potentially increase more discussion around books, especially in the classroom.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Exploring Blogs
I have never really had a blog that I follow religiously. I do however have a friend that does a pretty good job of keep up with her blog. It is one that I will look at often to see what she is thinking and up to. The name of her blog is “What’s in Coco’s Hair” she keeps it light but explores everything and anything on her mind.
I will also keep up with blogs of my friends who are traveling for study abroad. I like to live vicariously through them during their experiences. Sometimes I find it neat to see how they are being conditioned by the new culture that they find themselves in.
This summer I had to blog about my internship experience that I was having while interning with 4-H and Youth Development. I really enjoyed this because I got to share what I was doing with the rest of the interns that were scattered throughout Kentucky. It was neat to keep up with their experiences as well.
Blogging is something that in PR we talk about a lot. It is a key tool to build website traffic when that can be lacking. Finding the right style for a blog can take a while though. There are services that will even write and develop a blog for you. I am not sure how I feel about this. When those who are writing the blog aren’t actually having the experiences I think it discredits the blog and those who it is written for.
I think that finding a blog that you like with content you can relate to is important. However in this digital world it is hard to make sure that there is credit within that blog and information that you are looking into.
Dear Digital Diary...
Blogging itself is like a digital diary, one that can be full of secrets or the truths off our lives. We can hide behind a screen name if we want, or let our full blown identity out for everyone to see. Just like a diary, a blog can be written at your own pace on your own time. You can write about anything and everything.
Blogging adds a new vulnerability to our lives if we allow it. Asking for the world’s feedback is just what may happen. There is a lifetime of knowledge that can be found when you ask for it on the web, it may not be what you want to hear, but you will get an answer.
I think that the blog platform just gives us one more way to express and share. There is also the aspect of sharing and dialoging with people you do not know that is a major appeal of blogging. You can respond to a question that is posed and interact with someone who is halfway across the world and have a heathy discussion.
Personally blogging can be difficult for me, I have a hard time sharing what I think in writing. I love sharing my ideas with other people but I have a hard time doing this in my writing without being paranoid of judgement of my writing style. My style is more honed now than ever now, I feel like I have my own style that is reflective of me.
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