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Using Social Media for Professional Success: Blog and Newswire Workshop . Travis Warringt on Dual Degree (MA) Candidate in Sustainable International Development & Coexistence and Conflict - 2013. Blogs ?. Itinerary . What blogs are Why to read them How to find blogs

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  1. Using Social Media for Professional Success: Blog and Newswire Workshop Travis Warrington Dual Degree (MA) Candidate in Sustainable International Development & Coexistence and Conflict - 2013

  2. Blogs?

  3. Itinerary • What blogs are • Why to read them • How to find blogs • Aggregation of blogs • How to access the aggregate • Other ways of collecting blogs • Your own blog • Various blogs • Final Advice 12:15 - 1:45pm G1

  4. Blog • "A blog (a blend of the term ‘web-log’) is a type of website or part of a website.  • Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video.  • Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order.  • Blog can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog“. (Wikipedia) 12:15 - 1:45pm G1

  5. My Two Cents Blogs are… • Here/now, in the constant present and in the future • Custom niche journalism based on and from personalized content from experts • Each blog piece are opinions based on data, articles, books, and/or personal experiences • Citizen journalism that can be done by anyone, not just practitioners or scholars 12:15 - 1:45pm G1

  6. A Grad Student’s Guide to the International Development Blogosphere by Dave Algoso We already have plenty of reading to do, but… • Articles by academics; blogs are written by practitioners • News with a critiqued twist • ‘Get smart’ in your field • “Academics, journalists, donors, Washington think tank-ers, UN or NGO staff — they all bounce ideas around here”. 12:15 - 1:45pm G1

  7. You ask: “Blogs don’t seem relevant to me”. Why fundraisers should read development blogsby Richendag of World Vision • Better understand your “Product” • Donors want more…share your insights (from reading blogs) with the info-hungry donors • Stay current in your field Also see: Why aid and development workers should be reading blogs by Linda Raftree of Plan International 12:15 - 1:45pm G1

  8. Why Development blogs? Gain information on… • Interesting/current subjects circa:1 mill. shirts, World Vision Super Bowl Shirts, evaluation of Millennium Villages, analysis of Indexes, etc. • Subjects create debates • Influence policy 12:15 - 1:45pm G1

  9. “Wicked sweet, but now what?” Steps • What professionals/scholars/field practitioners are doing with their lives?  • Many blogs exists about subjects that interests you • Pick a topic you are passionate about, or want more information on.  • Search for your keywords of interest at: • blogger.com • wordpress.com 12:15 - 1:45pm G1

  10. Found a few blogs…. • Many blogs on topics of interest revolving around either one or a few topics. • New posts for blog published often (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). • “So, need to check each blog every day for new posts?” • Nope!  12:15 - 1:45pm G1

  11. Subscribe via RSS ‘Really Simple Syndication’ • Managing the informational flow • Used on most websites for newest entries for news headlines, audio, video and BLOGS! • Use feed aggregator for subscriptions. • Look for this orange symbol, click and follow. 12:15 - 1:45pm G1

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  20. To Access Google Reader??? 12:15 - 1:45pm G1

  21. Accessing Google Reader 12:15 - 1:45pm G1

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  25. Don’t have Google? • Subscribe by email • Con: Adding to the already horrendous amount to your normal email • Or, other feed aggregators: • my.yahoo.com • newsgator.com/rss-readers.aspx • bloglines.com • netvibes.com/en • pageflakes.com/default.aspx • Guardian Development: has a feed of bloggers that include all the essentials.  That is an easy place to check every so often without having to set up an RSS. • For iPhone: MobileRSS or Pulse 12:15 - 1:45pm G1

  26. Read 'em, Write 'em, Share 'em! • Not only are blogs a great way to learn new things and hear different opinions it's a great way for you to establish your online presence and brand! • We all have opinions that matter. Share them with the world and get your message out there!  Blogs are a perfect way to start. 12:15 - 1:45pm G1

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  28. Relevant Blogs for Heller Students Development/Aid • Aid Watch • Good Intentions are Not Enough • Chris Blattman • From Poverty to Power • Owen Abroad • Tales From the Hood • Find What Works Public Policy • Women Impacting Public Policy Nonprofit/ Business • Aspiration: NonProfit Management & Operation 12:15 - 1:45pm G1

  29. Relevant Blogs for Heller Students (cont.) Conflict • War is Boring • Early Warning Development + Conflict • World Bank • Dan Smith’s Blog NGO/Donor agencies • Innovations for Poverty Action • Peace Dividend Trust International Health • Global Health Hub • Global Health Blog • Conflict Health • Healthy Lives Need more ideas, ask me or Google it 12:15 - 1:45pm G1

  30. Final advice • Addictive, and may cut into school work & social life  • Excellent way to get a more nuanced version of current events globally • Good way to network and find out about events too 12:15 - 1:45pm G1

  31. Thank you! Contact Info • My blogs: • Peace Corps blog (‘08-’10): travispcv.blogspot.com • Current blog/website: traviswarrington.com • Twitter: @warrintj • Email me: warrint (at) brandeis (dot) com • Blog terminology: blogossary.com My multi-blog.website 12:15 - 1:45pm G1

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