Video is so hot right now! Reaching your community with real students and teachers telling their own stories is so engaging and can leave an impact much greater than words or images alone. But who has the time? Coming up with ideas. Editing. Posting. It just is too overwhelming to think about, sometimes. It is […]
Read MoreHow to make Facebook work for your school
Last week I was so excited when I got the chance to write a detailed blog article for Campus Suite on social media for schools. Many schools are now active on Facebook, but their engagement is not measuring up to their initial expectations. Why? Read the full article here to get my 7 steps on […]
Read MoreTen Reasons Your School Needs Social Media
Is your school telling its story on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram yet? What are you waiting for, the 22nd century??? Social media is here to stay. Even more, your community deserves a front-row seat to all of the incredible things happening with your students. Need another reason to jump on board right now? In case […]
Read More14 Educators Worth Following on Twitter
The Twitterverse is made up of millions of users all over the world. So how do you know who to follow? Since jumping into the world of social media and schools about 18 months ago, I’ve found so many people worth following! But if I had to round out a Top 10 list, who would […]
Read MoreSocial Media – Making Students Feel Like Rock Stars!
Social media in the classroom has many advantages for both the teacher and the parent. As a teacher, it actually saves time. For example, you can send a quick post versus typing, printing, copying, and sending home a letter in the folder of each student. It also helps ensure these reminders are being seen and […]
Read MoreRecipe for an Awesome School #Hashtag
If your school is on social media, then you NEED a customized school hashtag. Hashtags work in Twitter, Instagram, Google, and even Facebook. The basic function of a hashtag (#), which is otherwise known as a pound or number sign, is that it makes it easy for people to find others interested in a common […]
Read More3 Summer Projects to Make Social Media a Breeze Next School Year
It is summer. You deserve a break and a chance to soak up some sunshine. But I bet you are starting to think about next year already. Those endless days, those weekends that end up devoted to try and “catch up.” Social media updates are a fun part of your job, but it still takes […]
Read MoreCollaborate and Listen
Tune in to “Create Your Clique” podcast episode 54 with host Tena Pettis and guest Andrea Gribble. Tena Pettis (2015, June 18). “Collaborate & Listen” I talk to my competition daily. In fact, we have clients that not only do some of the things we do, »»» they have the same exact target market. Yes, […]
Read MoreSocial Media at our School – Who’s Job Is It??
If your family is like mine, you probably have typical jobs around the house. I’m talking about the chores that have to get done or you’ll end up with nothing to wear or eat. How you divide duties may be based on what you like to do. My husband Bill loves to grill, so I […]
Read MoreThree Tips for Timely Progress Updates to Your Community
Seeing communities invest in the future with referendum approvals makes me SO HAPPY! In our area of Wisconsin this spring, voters approved over $60 million dollars to make changes to our schools. From renovations to additions, to energy upgrades, to one-to-one technology, to continuing education—there are so many great things happening to improve our schools. […]
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