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10 Great Examples of User-Generated Content in Higher Education

Social Media Strategies Summit

And what does it look like in the field of higher education? Harvard Graduate School of Education An alternative to the ever-popular day-in-the-life video is combining user-generated clips captured over an extended period. Meanwhile, 93% of marketers agree that consumers are more likely to trust UGC than brand-created content.

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Using Social Media in Education: 8 Can’t-Miss Tips

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Teachers and administrators have realized the potential of using social media in education. These days, the best educators are embracing social media’s role in the classroom. This article touches on the many advantages of using social media in education. Advantages of using social media in education. Generate leads.

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The Higher Ed Social Media Tips and Tricks You Can’t Google

Social Media Strategies Summit

We were lucky to have Moriah Walker , Social Media Manager at UNC Charlotte, give us her un-Googleable tips for social media in the world of higher education at our annual summit. The post The Higher Ed Social Media Tips and Tricks You Can’t Google appeared first on Social Media Strategies Summit Blog.

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Google Expands ‘About This Result’ Panels to Europe, Launches New Digital Literacy Training Program

Social Media Today

Google's new library training program will help educate older users in digital literacy.

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Google Launches New Tools to Assist SMBs as Part of Week Long Initiative

Social Media Today

Google has dubbed this week 'International Small Business Week', and is providing a range of educational resources and tools to assist SMBs with their digital presence.

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LinkedIn for colleges: Best practices for higher education

Sprout Social

Known for establishing business connections, LinkedIn expanded into the education space by creating University Pages in 2013. Specifically designed with education in mind, LinkedIn Pages for have special sections like Alumni, where you can connect with other graduates. Setting up LinkedIn Pages for schools. Know your audience.

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How Social Media Blurs the Black and White in Education

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Defining appropriate relationships within education used to be simple. With the creation of email, Facebook, Twitter, and Google+, it’s near impossible for the human part of a teacher to go without notice in settings less familiar than school. How Social Media Blurs the Black and White in Education is a post from: Waxing UnLyrical.

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