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Social Media for Learning
The aim of this blog is to help you explore the different ways you can interact online using social media and the tools to help you do this.Introducing Social Media
Social Media is an umbrella term for web based and mobile technology that allows the user to produce and share information with others using text and/or media (video, audio, images), who in turn are then able to engage in a interactive dialogue about the content.
About me
Sue is an Associate Professor Learning and Teaching and National Teaching Fellow at Sheffield Hallam University; a Visiting Professor at Arden University and a Visiting Fellow at Edge Hill University. She is also a Principal Fellow of the HEA, a Senior Fellow of the Staff and Educational Development Association, a Certified Management and Business Educator and a Member of the Association of Learning Technology.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suebeckingham/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/suebecks.bsky.social
Twitter X: https://x.com/suebecksKeynotes and presentations: https://www.suebeckingham.com/p/conference.html
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My publications can be found on my Sheffield Hallam University profile page and books and book chapters at amazon.com/author/suebeckingham-
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Category Archives: LinkedIn
Student professionalism and online presence – tips on making your LinkedIn profile stand out to employers
As students return to university many will be looking to apply for either industry placements or graduate roles. For second year students a placement is usually an opportunity to take a year out before the final year of their degree … Continue reading
LinkedIn’s use of your data for Generative AI improvement
You may be surprised to know that if you DON’T want LinkedIn and its affiliate to use your personal data and content you create on LinkedIn to train generative AI models that create content, the onus is on you to … Continue reading
Personalising your public profile LinkedIn url and why it is important
LinkedIn continues to be a popular and useful social professional networking site. In previous posts I have written about the importance of creating a good profile page and updating this periodically to reflect new achievements, projects undertaken that can be … Continue reading
10 Essential LinkedIn Profile Tips for Educators and Students
LinkedIn is a valuable networking tool for professionals, educators, and students. It is the world’s largest professional network with more than 1 billion members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Having a polished LinkedIn profile is essential because … Continue reading
LinkedIn tips for students looking for placements or graduate job vacancies
It should not come as a big surprise that employers and recruiters will look at your LinkedIn profile. They are just as keen to fill open posts as you are securing a job. One way they can do this is … Continue reading
Tips on how to give your LinkedIn profile a Spring clean
When was the last time you read through your LinkedIn profile? For many of us I suspect some time! Often neglected, a profile can quickly be out of date and not reflect recent accomplishments. When not actively looking for another … Continue reading
Taking ownership of the LinkedIn notification updates you receive
The Notifications tab is your hub for notifications about you, your content, and your connections. You’ll receive notifications for updates about people in your network, the activity of your shares or posts, as well as career opportunities. Notifications prompt you … Continue reading
Using LinkedIn Groups with students and alumni in Higher Education
LinkedIn Groups are where professionals can exchange their knowledge and build relationships. They provide a place for users that have shared interests to engage in discussion, raise questions/find answers, post and view job opportunities, and establish themselves as knowledgeable in … Continue reading
A cautionary tale and how to remove an unwanted connection on LinkedIn
I’ve been a member of LinkedIn since early 2008 and until last week have never had the need to dis-connect with anyone. The connection request in question was one that I received from an individual whose profile stated that he … Continue reading
LinkedIn snakes or ladders? How to enhance (or lessen) the value of your profile
I created this ‘snakes or ladders?’ visual as a focus for an activity to use with students to get them to consider some of the key steps that can be taken to enhance a LinkedIn profile, and at the same … Continue reading
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