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Social Media & Communications​

Social Media and Communications course is to prepare students with appropriate communication, technology, and employ-ability skills for an entry-level position in the technology communication field and careers which employ these skills (sales, management, customer service, etc.) 

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Please feel free to download the resources below. I no longer teach this course, but I thought it may still be helpful for others. Just FYI, some information hasn't been updated in a few years.

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Syllabus

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Standards & Activities 

Standard 1.0 Determine & discuss the value of professionalism and involvement in professional, academic, and leadership activities.

Assignments & Activities: ​

What's Your Online Footprint? WS
Flipping The Switch Activity
Responsibility Scenario Group Activity
Career Read Workplace Scenarios 
O*Net Interest Profiler 
O*Net Interest Profiler Steps Example 
How To Find The Best Job For You 
Finding Employment Lesson 
Finding The Job WS
Creating A Resume Assignment/Rubric
Creating A Cover Letter Assignment/Rubric
Components Of A Cover Letter
Cover Letter Checklist 
How Can CTSOs Be Beneficial To You? 
Detailed Student Evaluation Forms
Simple Employee/Student Evaluation Form
Workplace Expectations  
Fun Time Management Activities 
You Only Get 24 Hours (Motivational Video) 
Facebook-Digital Literacy Library*New
Videos About CyberSecurity*New

Helpful Websites: ​

Time Management Applications
10 Best Job Search Websites 
Professionalism Resource {Word cloud, terms, e-mails , skits, etc}
Online Practice Job Application
Sample Post Interview Documents



Standard 2.0 Understand effective communication skills and demonstrate the ability to use various types of communication in appropriate situations 

Presentations, Assignments, & Activities: ​

SMC Unit 2 Terms-Mrs. Riley 
Verbal Communication-Mrs. Riley
Nonverbal Communication-Mrs. Riley
Written Communication -Mrs. Riley
Elevator Pitch & Rubric- Mrs. Riley
Short Speech Outline-Mrs. Riley 
Unit 2 Review Game-Mrs. Riley
Letter To The Mayor Project-Mrs. Riley
Creating Effective Social Media Post Presentation
Group Bellringer: Evaluating Social Media Post in groups 
Evaluating Social Media Post- Independent 
 Social Media: Who Said It Kahoot
 Influencer For  A Day
 Inspirational Influencer Presentation 


Helpful Websites: ​

Unit 2 Terms on Quizlet 
How To Write A Thank You Letter 
 Website Links With Tips for Writing Effective Social Media Post 


Standard 3.0 Develop and maintain a website (digital portfolio) using an online website builder 

Assignments & Activities: ​

Online Portfolio Assignment
Creating A Professional Image (Presentation & Assignment)
Career Research
Education Career Connection
Assessing Professional Vs. Person Social Media Pages
Negative Affects of Social Media
Social Media Safety PSA
 Why It's Important to be mindful about what you post online
Newsela Article: FaceApp Safety?
Commonsense.org Digital Citizenship Curriculum

Helpful Websites: ​

Professional Social Media Websites
Example LinkedIn Profile
Good LinkedIn Profile  Vs Bad LinkedIn
Career Interest Survey
Your Digital Footprint Slideshare
Benefits of Social Media


Standard 5.0 Determine and research the various forms of social media and their proper uses for business and careers  (updated)

Assignments & Activities: ​

*New* Social Media 101
 Of Social Media Campaign Presentation
Social Media Marketing Prep WS
Beginning A Business Social Media Page
Logo Design Assignment & Rubric
Company Branding Assignment
Social Media Engagement Post Assignment
Virtual Reality In Business
 Beginning A New Brand
Capabilities of Social Media Platforms
Creating Geofilters
Food Truck Design & Social Media Campaign
Food Truck Template

Helpful Websites: ​
How To Develop A Successful Social Media Campaign
The 6 Most Effective Types Of Social Media
How Students Are Using Social Media To Change The World
What Are Snapchat Geofilters?
GeoMarketing 101
Free Geofilters-Canva.com


Standard 4.0 Identify and assess all areas of productivity in social media
Assignments & Activities: ​

QR Code Assignment
Billboard Assignment
Productivity Application Presentation Assignment
Business Brochure Assignment
4 Subtle Ways Learning Photoshop Can Help Your Business
Product Photography Assignment
Practice Photoshop-Put Yourself In History
Practice Photoshop-Take A Vacation
Introduce Yourself To Social Media

Helpful Websites: ​

QR Code Generator
50 Creative Uses For QR Codes
11 Free Online Survey Tools
Google Form Tutorial For Beginners
Photoshop Toolbar Essentials
Bokeh & Depth Simulator
DSLR Camera Simulator
Brusheezy.com
Dafont.com



 

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Applications and Website Suggestions: 

  • Instagram

  • Facebook

  • Flipgrid

  • Hootsuite

  • Repost App

  • Inshot App 

  • Lively App

  • Canva

  • Pic Collage

  • Video.Pexels

Be sure to check  Teacherspayteachers.com for more activities & assignments.

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