Is it all BAD?

Social Media can dehumanize communication and

reduce personal contact.

Misconception

Social Media The force for good in

your life.

With today’s technology Social Media fits in the

palm of your hand

Social Media connects people with the information and resources they need.

I t provides a Cost Effect ive and Eff ic ient way to

distr ibute information

It increases exposure

It unites people with a Common Goal

It brings us together in solidarity and remembrance

It allows messages to go VIRAL and educate MILLONS

It changes the way Healthcare is provided – providing a better patient experience.

It allows for shared stories and information – which

improves quality of care.

Currently 100% of universities and colleges are using some form of social media (compared to 61% in 2008).

98% use Facebook, 86% use YouTube 84% use Twitter,

20% use Foursquare.

Most schools are adopting a mobile-optimized website.

Information Access and Recruitment.

1200 of 1600 recruiting and human resources

professionals report hiring through social networks

LinkedIn-92% Facebook-24% Twitter-14%

(Jobvite Survey June 2013)

Social Media has TOUCHPOINTS in every aspect of business increasing overall

effectiveness and market share.

Businesses perceive social media provides two benefits – increased exposure and increased website traffic. Most respondents found that increased traffic occurred with as little as 6 hours per week invested in social media.

What are they used for?

There is no way this will help me.

It can be OVERWHELMING.

Start slowly there are tools to

maintain sanity and serenity.

Keeping socially active can be beneficial to wellness.

Maintaining social activity helps elevate mood and impacts healing, while maintaining cognitive function as one ages.

“Canadians 75 years of age and older who are online grew from five per cent in 2000 to 27 per cent in 2012”

“More than just keeping up with the grandkids”

Take a break – Go for a walk – Enjoy the scenery

Don’t worry about becoming an expert overnight

Slide Title Credit

1 Headlines Lewis PR ( Flickr Creative Commons)

2 Social Media 01 Rosaura Ochoa (Flickr Creative Commons)

3 Use the Force Tind ( Flickr Creative Commons)

4 Social Media Aps Jason Howie( (Flickr Creative Commons)

5 Your BC Government - Connecting with you

Province of British Columbia

6 Fundraising with Social Media, Venue Cymru

Howard Lake ( Flickr Creative Commons)

7 BrideGroom and American Love Story

Kickstarter Fundraising Page – Shane Bitney Crone.

8 Broken Hearts - Facebook Cover Tribute

Daniel M. Reck ( Flickr Creative Commons)

9 It Could Happen To You Shane Bitney Crone – Youtube Channel.

10 viral happens Will Lion ( Flickr Creative Commons) Quote from Faris Yakob

11 eHealth @ CeBIT Australia 2010 CeBUT Australia Flickr Creative Commons)

12 Screenshot: What's In Your Health Record

RoseFirising ( Flickr Creative Commons)

13 Social Media Class Mkhmarketing (Flickr Credative Commons)

Slide Title Credit

13 Blog Talkin' student recruitment in the digital age

Genius Recrutier -2014 http://geniusrecruiter.com/2012/03/01/social-media-stats-for-students-and-colleges/

14 Want to Get a Job Fast? Become a Social Media Savant

Hannah Morgan Sept. 11, 2013 , US News - http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2013/09/11/want-to-get-a-job-fast-become-a-social-media-savant

15 Business Groups Affected By Social Media

David Armano (Flickr Creative Commons)

16 Social Media Plan: Basic Guide Chris Wilson ( Flickr Creative Commons)

16 How Marketers are using social media to grow their business.

Charalambous, Published May 20, 2014 Business 2 Community http://www.business2community.com/social-media/marketers-using-social-media-grow-businesses-report-0888667#!P2xAg

17 Social Media Heart Collage Kathleen Donovan ( Flickr Creative Commons)

18 Social Media Information Overload Mark Smicklas ( (Flickr Creative Commons)

19 Social_Media_DimSum --Social Media Small Plate Style

Gwyneth Anne Bronwynne Jones ( Flickr Creative Commons)

20 Broadband for Seniors kiosk Mosman Council ( Flickr Creative Commons)

21 Best birthday gift ever! Markus Spiering ( Flickr Creative Commons)

21 Seniors and social media: more than keeping up with the grandkids

Janet Davison, CBC News Posted: Apr 18, 2013 5:16 AM ET http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/seniors-and-social-media-more-than-keeping-up-with-the-grandkids-1.1300702

22 New Westminster Quay – Fraser River Low Tide

Thomas Canty