Learning in the Digital Age:
#KMb in 140 characters or less
What is a TweetChat?
● TweetChats are prearranged gatherings that connect everyone interested in learning more about specific topics on Twitter.
● A hashtag tethers tweets to this topic and the resulting conversations are publicly available to anyone following the hashtag.
What is #KMbChat?
Who joins #KMbChat?Policy makersDecision makersKnowledge mobilizersResearchersResearch UnitsInstitutionsStudents
#KMbChat participants
● Nearly 300 tweeters joined the #Kmb discussion
● Over 4000 tweets shared #KMb knowledge and experience
● Over 7 million impressions
What do we talk about in #KMbChat?
Best PracticesEvaluationDigital #KMbPartnerships#KMb in ActionSuccess StoriesBarriers to #KMb
#KMbChat tweet activity
Where is the value in a #KMbChat?
● Participation helps you build communities and begin the relationships that matter for partnerships, collaboration, and sharing
● The conversations are public and accessible at any time and allow you to connect with the knowledge that helps you reach your goals
● Helps you share and disseminate your work and resources to a much wider audience
Are TweetChats an effective knowledge mobilization tool? Discuss!● Share stories, updates,
opinions, resources, and research with diverse communities
● Promote services, events, and activities
● Connect to those who can put your research into practice
● Drive traffic to your blog or website
● Show your expertise in action
● Engage in real-time conversation
● Learn best practices from the experts
What’s next?● Continuation of monthly
#KMbChats (hope to see you there!)
● Research: mixed methods and qualitative studies on ○ Partnership & knowledge
brokering evaluations using social media
○ Developing relationships using social media across sectors
More about us...
Bonnie ZinkIndependent Knowledge Mobilizer and Social Media Strategist
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @bonniezink; @KMbChatWeb: http://bonniezink.com
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Lyndsay Foisey
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @lyndsay_foiseyLinkedIn: Lyndsay Foisey
