Twitter For Beginners 2020

Activity: Participating in or organising an event typesParticipation in workshop, seminar, course

Description

This introductory workshop focused on developing effective social media practices for nursing and midwifery educators and researchers. The session addressed core digital capabilities and confidence-building in academic social media engagement, with Twitter as the primary platform. Participants were introduced to fundamental social media concepts and features relevant to academic practice, including establishing a professional online presence and developing meaningful professional networks.

The workshop explored practical approaches to sharing research work, participating in virtual academic events, and engaging with wider scholarly communities through social media. Digital wellbeing formed an integral part of the session, emphasising strategies for sustainable online engagement and maintaining healthy professional boundaries. The content supported participants' development of academic digital literacy, combining technical knowledge with professional practice considerations specific to nursing and midwifery education contexts.
Period31 Jan 2020
Event typeWorkshop
LocationBelfast, United KingdomShow on map
Degree of RecognitionLocal

Keywords

  • Digital Literacy
  • Social Media in Academia
  • Nursing Education
  • Digital Wellbeing
  • eHealth
  • Professional Development
  • Healthcare Education
  • Academic Networking
  • Digital Capability
  • Research Communication
  • Quality Education
  • Digital Skills Provision Workshop