Author: DK

New social media school course.

(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.

Andrew Davis is the founder of The Worst Kept Secret and is putting together a innovative course on social media for students here in the UK.

0.00—0.17 intro
0.19—3.45 Andrew’s background
3.46—6.59 history of developing the new social media course
7.00—8.32 themes and focus
8.33—10.59 so why do young people need training?
11.00—12.37 future plans and impact hope
12.38—12.47 thanks and outro

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Leveraging the power of twitter search.

(WORLD) I was conversing recently with a leading online recruitment brand exploring helping them out with their social media strategy (they didn’t have one and the board had requested a presentation on the topic).

After some initial discussions it went quiet.

I then shared an idea to illustrate the awesome power of social media in relation to finding new customers and with the hope to reignite the conversation—this is the email I sent below (verbatim):

IDEA – click below:

https://twitter.com/search/realtime?q=%22lost+my+job%22&src=typd

Potential customers of your service?

Easily contactable, open and available for offers…

The possibilities of social media and creativity ;-)

Over a month has passed and no response.

Thought I’d share it here.

MediaSnackers Consulting

Keeping track of the growing MediaSnackers Meme.

(WORLD) We probably weren't the first to apply the 'snacking' metaphor to media, although there seems to be a growing adoption in terms of describing the new youth-media landscape—we thought it would be good to keep an eye on the growing MediaSnacking meme:

By then, people were already devoting more of their online time to pimping out their MySpace profiles or snacking on YouTube’s videos.

Talking about the demise of ebay.

I’ve also spoken recently about my hiatus from RSS and how I’ve significantly reduced the number of feeds I monitor and instead I “media-snack”

One guys approach to managing his information flow with gmail.

It’s 3am in Boston, two days after graduation and I’m still up digging through my reader, pretty feverishly checking out posts and videos on the Web. I’m media snacking and studying up on new concepts, thoughts, ideas and news in digital.

Even graduates are mediasnacking.

Metacafe, seeking to reach more “media-snacking” consumers, is launching a section of its video site devoted to short clips from “Nurse Jackie,” “Weeds,” “Big Brother” and other television shows.

A move towards serving bite-sized video offerings.

#mediasnacking

Tweeted by jruckman

RT @markevans “The News is Here, Here and Here” http://tinyurl.com/quaha7 (*good blog post re: what @davidalston calls Media Snacking*)

Tweeted by SionneRoberts

Media Snacking right now: Game 6 on, Twitter up, FB online, doing a client preso and Skype chatting to Netherlands pal. My head hurts.

Tweeted by Webconomist

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Digital journalist training.

(WORLD) Barney and Mark are working with a group of students from Hamble College today and delivering our digital journalists youth training.

The training will enable the group to cover a school event the following day plus continue those roles for future functions.

Our staff and students would just like to thank Mediasnackers for their, polished professional yet relaxed training day with our Digital Leaders. The students were empowered by their staff to take on more practical roles as Digital Journalists and their confidence has really blossomed.

Kristian Still, Director of E-Learning, Hamble College

Pics, video and feedback to follow.

MediaSnackers Training

Glasgow Grows Audiences Conference 2009

(SCO) I’m delivering a couple of masterclasses at (probably the best titled conference), Spreading the Love: the Art of Appeal! in Sctoland for Glasgow Grows Audiences.

Here’s the full programme and check out the equally snazzy title of my sessions:"The Love Bug".

As usual DK was upbeat, inspiring and added value. Delegates were left with a feeling that anything is possible. If all speakers were like him we'd never have to worry.

Julie Tait, Director, Glasgow Grows Audiences Ltd

MediaSnackers Speaking/Masterclass

The hub for learning and virtual worlds monthly podcast series.

(WORLD) The thirty third RezEd monthly podcast, produced by MediaSnackers with Global Kids.

Featuring Raph Koster, founder and president of Metaplace plus an ‘In Dialogue’ session with Donna Stevens, Director of Implementation, for Quest Atlantis at Indiana University and Steven Caldwell, Coordinator of Online Learning, MLC school, Sydney.

0.00—0.24 intro
0.25—1.58 RezEd news with Amira and Krista at Global Kids (any news or events can be submitted here)
1.59—2.10 intros with Raph Koster
2.11—3.20 background to Metaplace
3.21—4.18 differentiators
4.19—5.16 examples of use
5.17—7.00 educational use(s)
7.01—7.44 future
7.45—7.51 thanks/outro
In Dialogue
7.52—9.17 intros from Rik with Donna Stephens and Steven Caldwell
9.18—11.15 background to Quest Atlantis (DS)
11.16—14.02 advantages of using this as an educational tool (DS & SC)
14.03—15.59 reflective practices and its impact (DS)
16.00—18.02 narrative concepts and values (SC)
18.03—19.33 positioning of assistance and role of the teacher (DS)
19.34—22.29 advice for educators (SC & DS)
22.30—22.48 thanks / outro
22.49—24.30 Amira and Krista detailing the upcoming events for the RezEd community (any news or events can be submitted here)
24.31—24.38 outro

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To social media adoption.

(WORLD) There are several insightful lists regarding the challenges and hurdles relating to social media adoption for different types of organisations and companies (a couple of examples : 10 Common Objections, 50 Small Hurdles, 5 Biggest Challenges, and 5 Challenges).

Juicy and salient stuff.

From our experience of working cross sector with schools, youth services, charities, marketeers, advertisers, retailers, theatres, music venues, consortium groups etc. (you get the idea)—here’s our list on the BIGGEST challenge to social media being used:

1. THE PEOPLE.

People set corporate priorities.

People create the policies and strategies.

People allocate training budgets.

People shape the infrastructure.

People start companies / organisations.

People adopt social media, not companies / organisations.

This is our first principle of understanding how to create change using social media.

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Keeping track of the growing MediaSnackers Meme.

(WORLD) We probably weren't the first to apply the 'snacking' metaphor to media, although there seems to be a growing adoption in terms of describing the new youth-media landscape—we thought it would be good to keep an eye on the growing MediaSnacking meme:

TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. The conference started in the mid-’80s and has become a networking event of sorts for the world’s best and brightest. Dozens of speakers give presentations of about 20 minutes each—the perfect duration for a juicy “media snack.”

From a little news agency called CNN

FriendFeed, Facebook and Twitter work better for “media snacking” because I can filter results by number of people talking about each topic. I can also hold a conversation with a large group of people on each topic, and help promote the blog I’m reading much more than I can in a Reader.

How RSS is coming second to real-time web.

Media snacking is a new trend about watching snips of videos or other content based on your whims at the moment. #womma

Tweeted by hyperdrivei

#womma Rise of the iPhone – Covergence at large. So many great apps. Many brands getting smart. Increased trend: media snacking. Popups suck

Tweeted by mvellandi

@kyleplacy Not to bad. Media snacking on Twitter :) What’s shaking with you Mr Indiana?

Tweeted by fruchter

it’s definitely a trend on the rise. I think people like to be “open” with the other ear…especially for media snacking.

Tweeted by danrace

currently running through wireframes …mediasnacking + workin’ away ..

Tweeted by loususi

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Masterclass time.

(GBR) At the very swanky Hellidon Lakes Hotel Golf and Country Club in Daventry delivering a two masterclass sessions at the BT Expedite Retail Client Conference 09.

Here’s the full conference itinerary.

MediaSnackers make social media real and exciting, DK and the team display an infectious and profound knowledge of the on-line world.

After an hour or so with DK, even the most fearful technology laggard will be blogging, tweeting and interacting with the other half of the planet who now live blended virtual and real lives.

And you’ll also be doing your business a favour too—Mediasnackers shows that most of the tools you need are no-cost or low-cost.

Gerald Maidment, Head of Marketing, BT Expedite and BT Fresca

MediaSnackers Speaking/Masterclass

The hub for learning and virtual worlds monthly podcast series.

(WORLD) The thirty second RezEd monthly podcast, produced by MediaSnackers with Global Kids.

A quick discussion with Dan Hunter regarding the State of Play (conference series). There’s also a dialogue with Peggy Sheehy and Darren Towers who discuss virtual worlds in middle schools with Barry Joseph of Global Kids.

0.00—0.24 intro
0.25—3.45 RezEd news with Rik and Amira at Global Kids (any news or events can be submitted here)
2.41—2.52 intros with Dan Hunter
2.53—3.12 the State of Play (conference series)
3.13—4.32 conference evolvement
4.33—6.24 “plateau” theme
6.25—7.38 why it would be of interest
7.39—7.47 thanks/outro
Dialogue section
7.48—8.16 intros
8.17—9.38 Peggy Sheehy discusses her work with middle schoolers and using virtual worlds to create standard-based curriculum
9.39—11.48 Darren Towers gives context for his work with middle schoolers and learning news ways of learning
11.49—13.08 successes
13.09—15.30 personal growth with students (PS)
15.31—17.03 the challenges (DT)
17.04—21.27 the hurdles/lowering the boundaries (PS)
21.28—23.30 building internal structures/importance of role play/different builds (PS)
23.31—24.33 importance of ownership (DT)
24.34—26.03 learning mindset/use of creativity and practicality (DT)
26.04—27.45 exploring identity (PS)
27.46—30.52 other virtual world experiences (PS)
30.52—31.33 future ideas/programs (DT)
31.34—31.35 Peggy Sheehy and Darren Towers discuss their respective sites
32.12—32.15thanks / outro
32.16—33.52 Rik and Amira detailing the upcoming events for the RezEd community (any news or events can be submitted here)
33.53—34.01 outro

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