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Welcome to social media tools training
Introduction
The training focuses on introductory information of social media tools that are
used in ILRI
OutlineSocial Media(Web 2.0) toolsI. WikiII. BlogIII. TwitterIV. YammerV. FlickrVI. SlideshareVII. RSSVIII. CSEIX. Delicious
What is Web 2.0?
Web 2.0 is about users and content, instead of just surfing on the Internet. It's about what the Internet can do for an active collaborator, rather than a passive viewer.
It is also the move toward more social, collaborative, interactive and responsive web.
Web 1.0 vs Web 2.0
I. Wiki
Group collaboration software
Provides tools for groups of people to
Add, Edit and, Remove content in “real time”
Useful for collaborative writing or information collection and sharing
Features of wiki Easy to use and learn
People located in different part of the world can work on the same document
It allows anyone who accesses it to contribute or modify contents
Can be public or password protected
Permission at the page level and the tool level (You can set permissions across the entire wiki while specifying different permissions for particular pages)
You can make track changes (you can easily see who changed what and when)
Email notifications (You can put a watch on a page to receive email notification each time the page is changed)
Example of wiki usage in ILRIVisit - http://ilri-comms.wikispaces.com
II. Blog
Easy-to-use platforms for online publishing
Started as personal journals but are now used across many contexts
Consists of a series of regular entries displayed in reverse chronological order
Features of Blog
can be an excellent way of sharing knowledge within the organization (Intranet environment)
can be positive ways of getting feedback, as readers react to certain pieces, suggest story ideas, etc…
have potential to help the organization develop stronger relationships and brand loyalty with its customers
can build the profile of the writer, showcasing the organization as having talent and expertise
it allow multiple authorship, the integration of several media in one site (photos, video, RSS feeds)
Example of Blog usage in ILRIVisit - http://ilriclippings.wordpress.com
III. Twitter Networked web and mobile phone based shared short
messaging system
Also called Micro-blogging because one can frequently send short updates
Allows users to write brief text updates and publish less than 140 characters
Viewed by anyone or by a restricted group which can be chosen by the user
Example of Twitter usage in ILRIVisit - http://twitter.com/ilri/
IV. Yammer A micro-blogging service like Twitter, it allows users to
post updates of their activities
follow others' updates
Tag content, etc…..
Unlike Twitter, Yammer focuses on businesses, and only individuals with the same email domain can join a given network
Features of Yammer Public and private groups can be created within the network It has file and photo attachments Sending and receiving messages via SMS, iPhone, iPod touch and Email Security features like removing users who no longer work at the
company, IP restrictions, etc. Network color and logo customization Integration with Social bookmarking sites
Example of Yammer usage in ILRIVisit - https://www.yammer.com/cgiar.org/groups/ilricomms
V. Flickr Flickr is a popular online photo sharing website that allows
members to upload their photos in customizable albums.
Features of Flickr Free and easy to use
Upload and share photos
Photos can be organized into sets and tagged, enabling users to find specific photos of their choice
You can sign up for a free account, or a “pro” account that entails a charge for unlimited uploads
Re-use Flickr images, on your web pages, blogs and publications
Categorize photos as either public or private
Example of Flickr usage in ILRIVisit - https://www.flickr.com/ilri
VI. Slideshare An online community resource where users and organizations
can
upload and share presentations
enabling people to exchange ideas and
Communicate information
Features of Slideshare It is the best way to share your presentations with the world
Your ideas can be found and shared by a wide audience, this will increase you world presence
Anyone can easily find presentations on topics that interest them.
You can tag, download, or embed presentations into your blogs & websites.
Add your comments to each slide so that your audience doesn’t lose the context of your presentation.
Example of Slideshare usage in ILRIVisit - http://www.slideshare.net/ILRI
VII. RSS RSS (Really Simple Syndication) technology is used to create a
“feed” (list) of headlines and descriptions of specific information that you can have delivered to you, rather than having to go look for it.
Features of RSS It helps you get fresh content on your desk
It contains headlines and descriptions of specific information
It allows you to easily stay informed by retrieving the latest content from the sites you are interested in
It helps people to keep up with their favorite web sites in an automated manner that’s easier than checking them manually.
It is a free and easy way to promote a web site and its content without the need to advertise or create complicated content sharing partnerships.
VIII. CSE(Custom Search Engine) Google’s custom search engine is easy to customize, fast to
implement, works across multiple sites.
Features of CSE Helps us to query across all our web services
Helps us to customize the look and feel of the results to match our site
Provides fast and relevant search results
Includes one or more websites, or specific web pages
It also allows the owner to see search frequency and most popular queries.
Example of CSE usage in ILRIVisit - https://www.google.com/CSE
IX. Delicious Social bookmarking service that allows you to
Tag , Save
Manage and
Share useful web links all in one place
Features of Delicious
Bookmark any site on the Internet, and get to it from anywhere
Share your bookmarks, and get bookmarks in return from colleagues or anyone whom you work with
It can be tagged, given key words and also short notes for easy accessibility and searching
It has the most useful and interesting bookmarks on the web
Increased Visibility & Branding (Submitting to Social Bookmarking Sites puts your blog/website out there in front of millions of people).
It can be easily accessed in multiple ways through any browser or RSS reader
Example of Delicious usage in ILRIVisit - http://delicious.com/ILRI
Thank You
Q & A