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Learning Hour Series - Blogging at Drexel: Benefits of Using Social Media:
Start Date: 1/24/2014Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Date: 1/24/2014End Time: 2:00 PM

Event Description
In this hands-on, computer-lab Learning Hour, participants will be introduced to the basics of blogging using a platform called WordPress. They will engage in a lively discussion of why different members of the Drexel community might want to blog, as well as how to write a post, and how to leave and moderate various comments. Participants will leave with some tips on starting a blog and learn how to navigate behind the scenes of a blog using the WordPress platform.

Learning Hour presenter Max Ray is a professional collaboration facilitator who works within the Math Forum, a special center at Goodwin College of Professional Studies focused on helping K-12 math teachers and their students do more fun, interesting math. Session Objectives include:
  • Gaining a better understanding of “blogging” and the benefits of using social media
  • Gaining “hands-on” experience navigating "behind-the-scenes" on the WordPress (blogging) platform
  • Learning tips for starting and maintaining a blog
To register:
1. Log onto DrexelOne and click on the Employee tab.
2. Click on the link for Career Pathway and go into the Event Calendar to select the session and register.

For questions on this session or the Learning Hour Series, please contact Valerie L. Williams at vlw33@drexel.edu.
Contact Information:
Name: Valerie Williams
Phone: 215.895.6330
Email: vlw33@drexel.edu
Learning Hour Workshop
Location:
Korman Center, D-105
Audience:
  • Faculty
  • Staff

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