Amanda Downs

Account for GNED1411 // Special Events Management

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@JHeinleinDC I agree! I didn't realize the extend of how much is actually being shared online, even if you thought you had your "privacy."

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@EmmaBlyth16 I found it very interesting to learn how social media has developed throughout the years and the fact that it will continue to change.

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14.3 - 3 - I will take what I have learned and apply it in the workplace with my future career. I will introduce the use of social media and how to engage people online. #GNED1411

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14.3 - 2 - The three most useful things I learned is how to effectively use Twitter for educational purposes, how companies utilize social media for marketing and how to communicate with people online in a professional manner. #GNED1411

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14.3 - 1 - The most surprising thing I learned in this course is how many companies and organizations use social media campaigns to support their initiatives and how effective it is. #GNED1411

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14.2 - I believe that social media sites such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter will remain popular in our digital world. However, I see a new social media platform emerging and becoming a site for teenagers and young adults. #GNED1411

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14.1 - I believe social media is going to continue to take over our world. Social sites will be enhanced with new features that allows for us to interact with one another on a new level. Virtual reality is a trend that I could see being added to social media sites. #GNED1411

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I truly believe this is extremely important for everyone to learn. It could save a life!

[Heart & Stroke @HeartandStroke]

Do you have a couple of minutes? That's enough to learn the basics of CPR and how to use an AED. #CPRMonth

[Heart & Stroke @HeartandStroke]

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@melissamcc6 I completely agree. Although implementing social media in the classroom would be a neat concept, it would cause a lot of distractions.

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@smijul1 I agree. I know that I would probably get distracted on social media as I would want to browse my personal accounts.

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13.3 - I believe that the future is digital. With this, I think it would be beneficial to implement the use of social media in the classroom. However, it could also be a distraction as people could use social media for personal use, rather than for educational purposes. #GNED1411

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13.2 - Social media can be used in education by using Basecamp. This allows for teachers and students to interact via messenger, share posts, documents and pictures. I believe that all classes should use Basecamp as it is easily accessible and enhances education. #GNED1411

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@KDomingo20 By using Twitter for this course I have learned a variety of different things as I am always reading people's tweets and learning various perspectives surrounding different topics.

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@JHeinleinDC Youtube is a great platform to use for educational purposes. You have access to millions of videos surrounding pretty much any topic!

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13.1 - I have used social media for educational purposes by using this account. I have monitored organization's social media accounts, engaged with a variety of people and utilized Twitter to further my understanding of the usage of social media in society. #GNED1411

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@devon4mayor I believe that 'Hashtag Activism' is becoming more prominent in society as more people are using social media as an activism/advocacy platform.

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@Nilanka99613119 I agree. So many campaigns have had millions of people interact and engage within the first few weeks.

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12.3 - I believe digital advocacy supported by the use of social media can make a difference in society with the usage of 'Hashtag Activism.' Many causes have been supported globally with the use of social media as it raises awareness and promotes engagement #GNED1411

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12.2 - #BringBackOurGirls was created in hopes of bringing 200 girls home that were kidnapped at school in Nigeria by a terrorist group. Within 2 weeks, the hashtag was retweeted more than a million times; demonstrating the powerful impact social media activism holds. #GNED1411