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Social Media Engagement Strategies (PER-343)

This course will prepare participants to engage individuals and volunteer organizations through social media, especially in the context of disaster preparedness and response.  Social media engagement is often an enigma to most people, particularly in the public sector, because it is a different form of communication than most are accustomed.  Through this course, participants will learn how to develop content that engages their audiences and turns their words into action throughout the disaster cycle.  Participants will learn about social media engagement texhniques, individual and organizational roles in crisis communication and Virtual Operations Support Teams (VOST).

1) Participants will be required to bring their own laptop or wi-fi enabled device to the training session for the hands-on exercises.
2) This course conducts a Pre-test, Post-test, and Course Evaluation online. If you do not have an online account prior to the class start date, you may not be able to participate in the class.  Get your NDPTC online account here: https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/accounts/register

 
Details
Date(s)  Wed. Feb 12, 2025 0800-1700 
Location Forsyth Tech Transportation Technology Center
4255 N. Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem NC 27105 
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Handicap Accessibility Yes
WiFi Access  
Offered By University of Hawaii 
Primary Instructor FED, Direct Delivery 
Course Length 8 hrs 
Course Hours 8.00 
CEUs  
Award Credentials
Prerequisites Social Media for Natural Disaster Response and Recovery (PER-304)
Equivalent Prerequisites
Maximum Participants 40
# Open Seats 35
# on Wait List 0
Attachments Course Flyer

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