Understanding the Power of Twitter
If you’re a Twitter hater, you might want to read this. I was a hater myself only a few months back. “I don’t have anything to Tweet about and I don’t care what others are Tweeting about” was my mentality. Funny thing is, I had — and still have — so many friends who shared my belief about Twitter’s uselessness.
Top Links of the Week (1/15/10)
Hey hey! The subject in this week’s Student Affairs Chat was focused on engaging students through Twitter. The conclusion was that Facebook is more useful at this point for engaging students because that’s where they are. So, here are some links about Twitter and more for you to read and share!
Students Want Existing Connections Uncovered On Campus
The freshman experience has always been an elusive target for higher ed institutions, primarily because it’s clear how to engage with high school students, and it’s clear how to engage with college students. But it’s the transition between high school and college that is consistently awkward for the student, the instructor, and the mentor. Entire departments are dedicated to this cracking the code on this one phenomenon.
NC State is Ahead of the Game on Twitter!
By now, many schools have joined the Twittersphere, using the tool to help broadcast campus news, post athletics updates, and even promote themselves to prospective students. It’s a great place to reach a wide audience, easily, and start some really important conversations.
