Live on The Social Academic YouTube Channel
Social media, collaboration, and networking are all topics from the 2020 YouTube live series.
How to Update Your Social Media Profile in 10 Steps
You should update your social media profiles 1-2x per year. Here's a step-by-step guide to help.
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Is Social Media Consuming Your Life? Let’s Talk About Digital Wellbeing
Do you feel like social media is consuming your life? Hear from academics like you. And, get tips to spend less time on social media.
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Aaron Shepard Talks NASA, Robots, and Starting Company Cogito
Aaron Shepard is a robotics intern at NASA Langley. This feature interview focuses on talking about your science on video. Learn about Aaron's TEDx Talk and why he loves science communication.
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What are Social Media Stories? Sharing Stories on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
Social media stories are a limited time 24-hour social media post, and they're a great way to connect with your audience.
Jennifer Adams Talks Being an Instagram Influencer and PhD Life
PhD student Jennifer Adams @RunwayRedLA joins me to talk about what it's like to be an Instagram influencer.
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Writer Steven Dunn Talks Facebook and Community
Novelist Steven Dunn joins me to talk about writing, Facebook, and being yourself online: "Facebook is my playtime."
When Tweets Go Wrong: Dealing with Negative Reactions on Twitter
A common fear or anxiety academics have about Twitter is that someone will have have a strong negative reaction to something you share. The extreme version of that fear: What happens if your tweet becomes front page news? Let's talk about what happens when tweets go wrong.
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A Chat with Jacklyn Lord of the Society for Scholarly Publishing
Jacklyn Lord manages marketing and communications for the Society for Scholarly Publishing. She loves pop culture and social media. We talk online identity in this interview and her advice for scholarly writers like you.
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Social Media Platforms for Academics, A Breakdown of the Networks
Check out my in-depth guide to social media for professors, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and more.
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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 is a two-way street. It's important that you follow the right people to have a curated feed.
By following the right people, you take control of the types of content you are regularly exposed to. This is true for every platform.
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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 overwhelming. Ask yourself
What is the impact of your work?
What part will be of most interest to this group?
What can I compare this to?
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