Ah, Social Networking. Last night, if you were signed up to any type of social networking, be it Twitter, Myspace, Facebook, etc., then you surely saw the impact social networking has on the world.
In minutes, I knew the fate of Michael Jackson, and the ailments that lead to his death.
Friends,news organizations, and bloggers were all constantly updating me on my social network media sites, to the minute.
It is incredible to see the power of technology surface and play such an important role in our communication. Take a step back and analyze this situation. How can you be part of this social phenomenon and use it to your advantage with your newspaper.
The possibilities are endless. Start a Twitter account for your newspaper, have your students sign up and keep them updated with what is going on in your school. Have a Twitter link on your online publication. In essence, do as much as you can to shamelessly promote yourself.
And, if you don't understand the world of social networking, ask a friend, or go online to YouTube for tutorials.
Many comment that news print is dieing. I don't see it this way, it will die if we let it die. We can either grow and improve with technology or let it defeat us. I say grow.
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