Social media: Must we?

 

Objectives

In this unit, we’ll suggest best practices to help you build your networks, amplify your research, and shift conversations about religion on social media platforms — especially Twitter.

 

TO Do

  • Listen to the “Social Media” podcast (either here on the website or through the Storyboard app) or read the transcript

  • Check out the slideshow, which introduces you to the basics (and intermediates) of twitter

  • Write a thread and respond to your podmates’ threads!

    • Write your thread by 18 June

    • Respond to your podmates’ threads by 25 June

    • Megan will offer feedback on your threads and responses by 6 July

  • Review the additional resources as your schedule and bandwidth allow

 

important dates

(18 June)
Post Thread

(25 June)
Respond to threads

(6 July)
Megan’s Feedback

 

Podcast

 

Not a podcast person? Read the transcript!

 

Slideshow

password: S@credWr1tes!

 

Activity

Write a thread on a topic related to religion and your research or teaching! It’s great if you can find a news hook for your thread, but that’s not required.


Examples

Here are a few examples of threads Megan has written. And here are some examples written by members of last year’s cohort:


Include

  • at least five threaded tweets

  • at least one external link to something you’ve created (formal article, podcast interview, op-ed, etc.)

  • definitions for any key terms you’re using

  • at least one item of visual interest (GIF, image, etc.)

    • remember to include a text description of the image in the alt-text!

  • at least one multimedia resource (video, podcast, song, etc.)

  • at least one external link to a public-facing print resource (news item, public scholarship not written by you, etc.)

  • handles for at least three other folks your readers can follow to learn more about your topic

  • an action item (follow X, read Y, sign Z) to end your thread

  • @SacredWrites and #SmartInPublic in at least one of your tweets, so we can find your thread!


Goal

Offer a brief, clear, engaging way for folks to think more carefully about something you study & care about. Plus you can use these threads to springboard your explainers for the next unit!


Write

  • Post your thread by 18 June.


Review & Respond 

  • Check out your public scholarship pod members' threads!

  • Ask a question, suggest another resource, tell them what worked for you or what you’d like to know more about by 25 June.

  • Megan will also check out your thread and provide feedback by 6 July.

As always, feel free to reach out if you have questions! Looking forward to reading your threads.

Check out these awesome threads!

 

Additional Resources

If/as you have time, check out these resources before moving on to the next unit. Let us know what you think on twitter (#SmartInPublic)!

Bonus