Social Media Close-up: SnapChat

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SnapChat, a social media service that allows users to share pictures or videos for a matter of seconds, has become increasingly popular with teens and new adults. "Share images or video clips to your friends. But there’s a twist: They can only be viewed for a matter of seconds. In fact, 50% of Male College students share selfies on Snapchat, the number is higher in Female college students. 77% to be precise" (http://www.omnicoreagency.com/snapchat-statistics/).

Because of its popularity, Snapchat can be a powerful outreach tool for libraries. In this course, we will identify ways to utilize Snapchat in your library. We will also explain how to sign up and use SnapChat and will discuss possible privacy concerns.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify ways to utlize Snapchat in a public or academic library
  • Evaluate privacy concerns and considerations
  • Explain how to sign up and use Snapchat

Target Audience:
Everyone

Prerequisites:
None

Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements:

  • Approximately one hour of homework will be required each day.
  • It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.

Technical Requirements:
Live Online System Requirements

Session Duration:
This course consists of one 2-hour session.

Instructor:  Kyla Hunt - hunt@amigos.org

Continuing Education Credit:
Contact Hours: 2

 

June 29, 2016

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm CDT

Online Classroom
United States

Phone: 800-843-8482
Email:

Amigos Member $95.00
Non-member $130.00
Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 4 Learning Passport Hours $0.00
Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 10% Discount $148.50
Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 15% Discount $140.25