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An outline of how social media can be used to train people as they gather ancestral information to share. This initiative is a strategic undertaking between the Limerick Institute of Technology, The Gathering in Ireland, Skillsnet Ireland and Eachtra Archaeological Projects.
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Roots in Social Media
Connecting through ancestry.
Roots in Social Media
Taking social mediawith @topgold from LIT.ie
to new fields of work.
What We KnowO Genealogy continues to thrive as access
to digital records increases.O Social networking is built into the
infrastructure of successful ancestral research.
O People want to share their stories.O “Returning to roots” features on bucket
lists.O The Gathering in Ireland shares these
conclusions.
O LIT runs a Skillnets programme for local tourism promotion.
O LIT runs Special Purpose Award in Web Promotion for Business.
What We Are Doing
Social Media is Business
People gather things and connect in various networks.
The Power of VoiceVibrant and effective Audioboo.fm
Ancestry on TwitterConsultants and the curious alike.
Smart Skills Deliver
O People learn how social networks create discussions.
O Effective hands-on training is required because mobile touchscreens are the primary watering holes.
O Respect for time-motion requirements means developing field recording skills.
Dynamic Uploading
Pro-am Equipment
Some field work requires pro-am gear.
Connecting People
Handheld Connections
Tracking ConversationsO Clever titles, headlines and captions
pique interest, resulting in uptick of views.
O Upvoting, sharing and liking content causes it to spread.
O Web Analytics can show this amplification and ripple effect.
Tracking Metrics
Growing the Community
O Affinity groups grow by nurturing their core interests.
O Social networking complements genealogical research.
O Once uploaded, context often embellishes new social shareable content.
O Individuals build a handheld view of a large community of interest.
Cultural Tourism• A business owner is a heritage
storyteller.• B&B owners help visitors trace their
roots.
Transmedia StoriesWe can write and share memories as ebooks.
With Thanks toO @jtcurragh and
@boydjane for helpful tips.
O Affordable Smartphones.
O Free wifi.
Strategic Connections
Happy Storytelling!Bernie Goldbach edits
http://www.insideview.ieTweets @topgold
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http://slideshare.net/topgold/roots-in-social-media
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