I became a user of Facebook in 2009. That was my first dealings with any social media. I think the only reason I got involved then was because I had actually sat down and looked at my nieces page and there were many different things that appealed to me. I decided to go on and start my own page. I have really enjoyed it but I don't really log on that much. If I had more time, I could do a better job.
Status updates on Facebook are useful tools for effective advocacy. Adding information to Facebook periodically about advocacy issues is a great way to inform and solicit input. You could also conduct a survey through Facebook and collect data.
I would use Facebook for just the things I mentioned before. I would use pictures and update statuses to show graphs, of date pertaining to the issues, etc. I would also use Facebook to put out events and invite others to be a part of the events. This is a widespread way to get information out to the general public.
I guess I would need to ask my colleagues how I would get to know more about Facebook so that I can learn to do more things on the page. SOmetimes its hard to figure out what to do.
Great point about the ability to post stats or graph jpegs on Facebook. I have posted links form organizations, but not my own thoughts on advocacy issues. I am learning that there are more ways to use social media with advocacy.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought about posting the stastical data on Facebook, that is an excellent idea. I also utilize LinkedIn which I have found to be an excellent resource for staying in touch with contacts I have made in the field.
ReplyDeleteSusann,
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea on posting pictures around advocacy with a short message. I think the assignment we did last week for our blog
assignment would be a great start. Some people used pictures and short videos, we could do this on face book.
Thanks for sparking my thoughts on using social media.
Susann,
ReplyDeleteUsing social media is a faster way of passing information across in this generation . Social media are free and can reach across to everyone without leaving anyone out. You passed out great information on how we can use social networks.
Susann,
ReplyDeleteI forget to tell you to google www. delicious social media.The website would pop up. Its a great website for educators because they have classroom activities for children.
Susann,
ReplyDeleteI have been using facebook since 2005; I was just beginning my freshman year in college and back then it was only open to people who had a college E-Mail address. However, I find it very difficult to keep up with all of the updates and changed they keep making to the site and can easily understand why others would have a hard time familiarizing themselves with the site. However, it is such a valuable tool with so much advocacy potential that it is worth the frustration and the time it takes to learn the new layout every couple of years.