So much information, so little time! How do you keep your audience up to date about your education and public outreach news and events? There are many methods for communicating current information efficiently and effectively through the Internet, but which ones are best for your EPO projects? This presentation will introduce and explore a variety of online tools and techniques for keeping audiences informed, and assist participants in choosing the methods that best fit their needs and resources. We will provide many examples of successful and popular online communication through blogging, e-newsletters, news feeds, podcasting, and other methods. The presentation will include demonstrations of the software and technology required for each method. We will make a detailed comparison of these tools and techniques, considering factors like audience, resources, cost, dissemination, portability, and accessibility. Using this information, participants will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each method, and consider which methods would be most appropriate for different EPO projects and audiences. Through the demonstrations and discussions, participants will become familiar with their online communication options and gain the information necessary to implement new channels of communication for their projects. We will provide handouts about each of the discussed methods, and the presentation materials will be available online for further reference.
This presentation introduces participants to a variety of online tools and techniques for keeping audiences informed about current news and events. Participants will understand the strengths and weaknesses of these methods, and will be equipped with the information to choose which will best serve their programs, audiences, or materials.
A weblog or online journal offers informal and approachable communication. Link to newsworthy materials or share a new perspective on a topic.
Engage your audience with audio and video files for playback anywhere, anytime. Create a podcast or vodcast to provide an experience beyond words alone.
A powerful and easy way to publicize all of your online methods of communication. Tell your audience that you just updated your blog, podcast, or news site.