Blogging and Social Media Workshop Update

A while back I told you about an exciting new workshop I would be teaching here in Winnipeg at Red River College on Social Media and Blogging for Beginners.

Well based on feedback I got, the college has decided to break out the course into 2 separate workshops that can be taken separately or together.  So if you are a complete newbie to social media, but have no interest in blogging, you can take 'Intro to Social Media'. If you are already somewhat comfortable with social media and have your own Facebook page, but would love to start your own blog, you can take 'Learn to Blog'. Both workshops will be casual, very hands-on and lots of fun!

They both take place on Saturday mornings in May for 3 hours each at Red River College in Winnipeg. Please spread to word to anyone you know who might be interested!

Here are the full workshop details and links to register:

Workshop #1
WRKS-9011   Intro to Social Media 
What is a ‘tweet’? How do you ‘friend’ someone? Learn to speak the language of the growing world of social media in this fun hands-on, introductory course. Students will create their own Facebook page and Twitter profile, interacting and connecting with others through these popular social media channels.  This course is ideal for parents and can be taken on it's own or in conjunction with 'Learn to Blog'.
*Students must have personal email account they can access from a remote computer.
Register here!

Workshop #2
WRKS-9012   Learn to Blog 
What is a 'blog’? How do you become a 'blogger'? Where is the ‘blogosphere’? Join the growing world of blogging in this hands-on, introductory course. Discover what blogging is and how it can be used as a source of creative communication. Students will develop their own personal blog and begin posting, sharing it with others and interacting with the blogging community. This course can be taken on it's own or in conjunction with 'Intro to Social Media'.
*Students must have personal email account they can access from a remote computer.  
Register here!

Have an amazing day friends!

Exciting Workshop Announcement!

I've had something in the works for a while, but didn't want to reveal it until I had firm details to share. I'm going to be teaching a workshop at the local college on 'Blogging and Social Media' for uber-newbies! 

It's going to be a super fun course for beginners. Think something for your mom, aunt or grandma - someone who has a computer and has heard all the buzz, but has been too daunted to jump into social media. It's the ultimate basics course, students will learn how to make their own Facebook and Twitter profiles, plus learn about and start their own blog. It will be held Saturday mornings at Red River College on May 7th and 14th from 9am to 12noon. I've been developing my curriculum for a few months now and I'm so excited to finally see it up for registration!

I can't lie - I am a little nervous about getting in front of a group and teaching, but it's a topic I love and am passionate about and I can't wait to encourage and help others develop their passion as well.

So if you know anyone who is entirely new to Facebook, Twitter and Blogging and they live in the Winnipeg area, feel free pass on the workshop link!

ps: I have some amazing new graphics tools on my new Macbook so I'll be playing around with design, like the little graphic I made for you above! What do you think? Okay, give me a break - it's just my first one! So much to learn.....