My Take Away from #ESMC Class with Jessica

First Day #ESMC

After #ESMC

In my Effective Social Media class I learned it is not enough to just be online you must make an effort to be actively engaged with people on an authentic level. Social media success means making connections and effectively using the technology to reach the people you want to connect with. I loved every part of the class especially the in-class time we all spent together, it was great meeting people after interacting with them first online. Jessica’s class kept me engaged from beginning to end; I loved learning how to blog which was previously foreign territory to me. A few of the valuable lessons I took away is that it's important to update your profiles on social media platforms regularly, make sure you are using all your platforms and making different content on each one. 

From Tired to Inspired in #ESMC

Before

After

I entered this class tired, coffee-deprived, and thinking I had a pretty good handle on social media. But after two short days, I realized there were a ton of basics that I had overlooked--blogging especially. My prior blogging efforts came up short because I couldn't find ways to spread the message. I felt like my work was falling on deaf ears. Since then, social media has made it easy to share one's writing, and easiest to do so seamlessly and automatically.

I also entered the class hoping to apply the knowledge to my role in Communications. I have many things to bring back to the office, particularly a refreshed way of looking at analytics. Unexpectedly, I'm also coming away with inspiration for ways to share my personal projects as a writer and lover of film. First the first time in awhile, ideas are churning as I create a plan to launch a transmedia studio in Edmonton.

I've gone from tired to inspired in #ESMC, and although I know there's a ton of work and learning ahead (check the fear in those eyes), I'm excited to see how it shapes up.

#ESMC Selfie Reflections

I have to say that I've enjoyed this process - it's been a challenge at times, but I've learned a lot and will be able to take this back with me and utilize what I've learned. As you can see I actually took a picture of myself, which shows that I feel much more confident with what I'm doing.

Thanks Jess

#ESMC Selfie: Before and After

Before

I learned a lot from this course, but I think the greatest take away for me is to be authentic. Social media is about being social: creating connections and strengthening relationships. Every Facebook post, tweet, and blog article should reflect yourself in some way, and offer a glimpse into your own point of view.

I also learned about the importance of creating posts that people want to interact with. Instead of spouting facts, be engaging.

After

ESMC Selfie

First day in class - this has been an interesting process - hopefully all the wrinkles are ironed out!

#ESMC My Selfie!

Coffee, yum.

Sandra's Selfie

[My]Selfie with the #ESMC Class

Social Media Selfie

Jessica made me do it...