Social media - ‘connecting people’

Introduction

Confused about Twitter, Blogging, Wikis, Listening Online and Sharing? Come and learn how these innovative technologies enable organisations to 'connect' with their customers and communities.

Objectives

  • To give a thorough overview of social media tools and approaches
  • Understand how local government and community campaigners use social media for innovation, engagement and improvement
  • Understand the basis of building a social media strategy for a local government project
  • Understand the risks of using and not using social media.
  • Know how social media complements and supports the work of Kent County Council.
  • Understand the parameters of using social media responsibly as a Kent County Council employee.

Course content

The programme is designed to be interactive and highly participative. Whilst there will be discussions around tools and communications and engagement theory all the content will have practical applications and be fully supported by ‘real life’ scenarios. There will also be ample time to network and learn from each other, exploring practical next steps for the use of social media for both personal development and as a channel for effective community engagement.

Duration: 1 day
Cost: £175 per person

Course Dates 2011 - 2012

14 December 2011 - Sittingbourne

8 February 2012 - Maidstone

26 March 2012 - Aylesham

For further information or booking details please contact:
Adam.Fox@kent.gov.uk
01622 694 532

For information on the full range of Learning and Development courses please contact:
admin@kentlearninganddevelopment.co.uk

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Kent County Council
Learning and Development
Sessions House
Maidstone
Kent ME14 1XQ

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development.co.uk

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