Author: Jennifer van Alstyne
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Leigh A. Hall of Teaching Academia Talks About YouTube
Meet Leigh A. Hall, PhD, Professor of Adolescent Literature at the University of Wyoming in the 1st feature interview on The Social Academic blog.
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New to Social Media? Find Your Scholarly Network with These Tips
People tell you to join Twitter for the conversation, or connect on Facebook. Once you get there, what’s the best way to ensure you have a good time? Social media…
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Gift Guide for Grad Students 2020
Graduate students need the holiday season to relax. It’s important to practice self-care, and spend time with friends and family. But what do you buy them? You want your grad…
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Communicate Your Academic Life This Holiday Season
Chances are you’re spending time this holiday season with friends and family outside your specialty. Whether you’re an student or faculty member, explaining how and what you do can feel…
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Let’s Bust 3 Myths About Social Media for Academics
Studies of “documented the exacting nature of self-promotion,” but the reality is, most researchers and academics are missing out by not connecting with a huge potential audience on social media.…
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A Guide to Instagram for Academics
Researchers and scholars are turning to Instagram to share their work because it has more active users, and can capture the attention of both experts and non-experts. So, what do…
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A Guide to X for Academics
Get my top tips for professors on Twitter. Learn about how I joined Twitter, and why you should consider it too.
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You Need a Personal Academic Website or Online Web Portfolio
A personal academic website is a must for your life as a faculty or researcher. Are you ready for an academic website?
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Welcome to The Social Academic
Welcome to The Social Academic blog. I’m Jennifer van Alstyne (@HigherEdPR). I share articles and interviews on managing your online presence. Start here to learn about the blog. And get…