Fellows Announcement - Society for New Communications Research

Readers,

I am proud to announce that I have been selected as a 2011-2013 fellow for the Society for New Communications Research. I feel very honored as I glance through the list of new fellows:

Jeffrey Edlund, CTO Communications and Media Solutions, HP;

Jennifer Edwards, assistant professor of communication studies, Tarleton State University; 

Atanu Garai, consultant for India’s Population Council; 

Egle Kvieskaite, EU project manager, Vilnius Pedagogical University and director of the Lithuanian College of Democracy; 

Alicia Nieva-Woodgate, managing director, ANW Networks, LLC; 

Ingrid Sturgis, assistant professor, Howard University; and Dan York, director of conversations, Voxeo Corporation.

Here's the press release - http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebSNCRFellows/2011_2012/prweb5065694.htm

Please join me in congratulating the new SNCR fellows!

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

82(R) HB 750 - Introduced version - Bill Text

Readers,

Here is the introduced version of the senate bill focused on higher education institutions in Texas and handguns.

82(R) HB 750 - Introduced version - Bill Text

Author: Driver

Caption: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education.

Excerpt: CARRYING OF HANDGUNS BY CERTAIN LICENSE HOLDERS ON CAMPUSES. (a) For purposes of this section: (1) "Institution of higher education" and "private or independent institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code. (c) In this section: (1) "Institution of higher education" and "private or independent institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

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Readers,

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Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.

Tweeting During an Academic Conference...

Readers,


I attend a few conferences every year and I enjoy opening my iPad and tweeting throughout the span of the conference. As a result, I am always on the lookout for great ways to promote my tweets and my website.


I enjoy meeting different people through Twitter and participating in actual Tweet-ups at conferences. Here is a great article for educational bloggers who post during conferences. 


Mark Stelzner's article, "How to Live Tweet a Conference", focuses on the following aspects of posting tweets during conferences:


Pre-Event
- Get a Press Pass
- Verify WiFi/Cell Coverage
- Confirm the Hashtag
- Configure Your Applications
- Bring Your Charger


"Live At The..."
- Be Wallflower
- Set the Stage
- Use Attribution
- Follow Others
- Perpetuate the Conversation


The Post-Event Wrap Up
- Measure Your Success
- Blog Content
- Thank Your Hosts
- Thank Your Followers


His article is available at this link - http://inflexionadvisors.com/blog/2010/05/13/how-to-live-tweet-a-conference/ 
Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.