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Introduction to Social Media
Course# TD1368
Note: This workshop is capped at 35 participants.Categories: Communication
Level: Fundamental
Pre-requisites: None
Target Audience: Individuals interested learning about different forms of social media and how social media is used.
Workshop Description: Social media is changing the way we communicate and connect. Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Ning, LinkedIn, Blogspot, Digg, Shelfari and Wiki's. What are these and how will they help you to be more "plugged in"? Join us as we explore the social media phenomenon.
In this workshop participants will:
- learn about different types of social media.
- explore how people use social media for personal, professional and academic purposes.
- learn about potential dangers and pitfalls of social media.
Presented by: Jamie Calcagno (CIT), Judy Rannow (Training & Development), Bill Wyatt and Brent Finnegan (Office of Public Affairs)
Session Information:
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
USB 102
The Training and Development Department supports the Madison mission and assists in job performance improvement by offering learning opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skills and talents of AP Faculty, Classified staff and Wage employees.
