Technology Notes and Resources

Pinterest 2.o

• app to save and organize images
• can have personal and private boards
• can organize dif boards

How to use it

• get inspo for hobbies
• store images for aspirations
• keep thoughts and ideas organized
• share ideas
• marketing tool

Extras

• easy to organize dif categories
• everyone can join
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Twitter 101

Twitter basics

• Limits to 140 characters
• Microblogging
• Users can:
• Post content
• Retweet
• Follow others
• ‘Like’ other peoples content
• Use hashtags
• Search for hashtags users and content

Twitter glossary

• @=is used to call out names
• @username= this is your name on twitter
• #= hashtag- Click on a # and you'll see other tweets containing this word
• bio=160 characters\block= allows user to block accounts so they are unable to follow you or add you to lists and you will not see notification from them

Creating a profile

• Profile pic; add a photo that is professional
• Banner; add an image that is visually pleasing and represents your interests
• 160 word bio: quick and professional
• Can link any other types of media proud of

Fun Friday: Snapchat Tutorial

One of the choices we got in technology for fun Friday was to make a tutorial for snapchat and it was very fun to make so if you would to see here's the link!

Webinar= Seminar on the Web

Blogging 101

Side bar

• encourage people to subscribe
• Include photo
• Include links to social networks
• Short about 1 sentence

How to write headline

• 20-36 Size font (Black)
• 6-8 words 50-70 characters 

Blog content tips

• 1st paragraph has to have hook (short)
• 300-500 words
• ALWAYS include media (preferably pics)
• Bold subtitles
• Conclusion=SHORT

Tutorial: Tips for Designing a Strong Google Presentation

Content

• 10-15 slides + citation slide
• 30 point min 
• Not distracting
• Uniform (slides similar)
• Everyone use same font
• Cite all media in mla format

Media

• No words IMAGES
• let media tell story 
• High quality images 
• No clip art no water mark
• COMPELLING pictures
• Info should be in brain not slide
• If on slide show that not expert
• No complete sentences 
• Check for grammatical errors (reflects intelligence)

Google Operations Challenge