School is already starting up for some, so this week’s Digital Influence Weekly is jam packed with lessons to start the year off right. In addition to no gum chewing while on video chats with clients, here are some other guidelines to think about:
Follow the rules. We always talk about etiquette, but make sure to follow the law as well. Study this
Social Media Examiner post on legal concerns dealing with contests and giveaways.
Do not turn in incomplete work. I returned to my car last night with a card under my windshield wiper with someone’s name and a YouTube logo on it. I did not see a web address, online username, Twitter handle or QR code to immediately direct me anywhere. Don’t assume that people will always know what you want if you don’t make the call to action clear.
Mobile devices are not allowed in class unless you plan on sharing what’s so important with everyone. Did you really bring a mobile device into a meeting? Good. Use it to share something cool like a news story, graph or video in reference to whatever you’re talking about.
Always visit the teacher during their office hours. Social media is open 24/7. That gives you all the time you need to reach out to someone online and ask for assistance with anything you’re doing. Anything. Whatever you have a question about, the world will answer.
Headers and footers are encouraged in all assignments. Add your social networks to your email signature. It will help grow your network, show people that you’re online and care to connect and that you might know a thing or two about those networks. Also, you can now add your latest
Google+ update to your email signature. Check it out.
Learn the Zero Tolerance Policy. It’s basically a social contract stating that if you do anything dishonest, offensive or threatening online, you can be blocked, reported and publicly tarred and feathered in front of everyone. You will become a case study that others warn people about in their articles and social media presentations.
Those are the basic rules for the school year. Please make sure you’re present at every class, every week to learn more. Have a great week!
