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Why Google+? How to implement Google+ into our educational system

Why Google+? How to implement Google+ into our educational system. By: Monica Vincent LRC 320 Extra Credit Proposal . Introduction.

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Why Google+? How to implement Google+ into our educational system

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  1. Why Google+?How to implement Google+ into our educational system By: Monica Vincent LRC 320 Extra Credit Proposal

  2. Introduction • Google+ has had a growth rate much faster than that of Facebook or Twitter. Interestingly enough, Facebook and Twitter try to get individuals to use their site, many millions of people are already on Google’s sites: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Reader and YouTube to name a few. • Google is supporting a navigation system across these products that subtly and effectively promote Google+. The next time you go to Google, even the Google home page, look for the black bar at the top. Then look in the upper-left corner and you’ll see a button that says “You+.” That’s where you get started on Google+. • Once you have started, Google+ is right in your face. If you use a tool like Gmail, you’ll see a red notifications box alerting you to any update to your posts or posts you’ve interacted with! It’s really easy to check them without even leaving the page. • As if that weren’t enough, Google’s search is now using the +1 button which is the Google+ version of a Facebook “Like”, to help hold influence over search results. You will see more and more blogs now adding Google+ “+1″ buttons to the existing Facebook and Twitter buttons.

  3. 6 EASY STEPS TO GET STARTED ON GOOGLE+ • Realistically as a college student and soon to be professional, it is good to understand something before you participate or buy into it. These six steps will be of great value to you as you begin your social media experience on Google+. • Google+ truly is a wonderful resource for those trying to learn, stay connected and be professional.

  4. #1. SIGN UP • You need to register for a Google+ profile. But that’s pretty easy, especially if you’re already using Gmail. If you are not using Gmail, I would suggest you get a Gmail account to make the process a little bit easier.

  5. #2. UPLOAD AVATARS • As with any social network, one of the very first things you want to do isget rid of the default profile image by adding some of your own images. Google+ allows you to upload more than one profile image. If you have more than one profile picture, each time you click on the image, it will flip to the next one.

  6. #3. INCLUDE INTERESTING INFORMATION IN YOUR BIO • Google is first and foremost a search engine, so it helps to fill out your “about” page as completely as possible. Google will use this to help other people connect with you on Google+ and in other Google searches. • If you already have completed your Google+ profile, this section will be pre-filled for you. But make sure to double check it if this represents you the way you want it to.

  7. #4. FILL UP YOUR LINKS • While you’re editing your “about” page, be sure to pay attention to the “other profiles” section. Here is a list of some links to consider including: • Links to other social media networks • Links to your business sites • Links to special pages on your website

  8. #5. LOOK FOR INTERESTING PEOPLE • If you’re not following people, Google+ can be a boring and somewhat pointless. So start circling all sorts of people who seem interesting. The search field in Google+ keeps getting better. Here are some ways to find interesting folks: • Search for people with the same occupation • Search for people interested in the same cause communities • Search for people with the same hobbies

  9. A quick way to find lots of interesting people is to import other people’s circles. As people share circles, you can incorporate those circles into your existing circles or into a new separate circle. • But you might be waiting a long time to see a “shared circle” show up in your stream. To jumpstart this, simply search on the term “shared a circle with you.” This pulls up the shared circles. You can add a term to narrow those shared circles to ones you find interesting.

  10. #6. PLAY AROUND • Nothing helps you get started better than spending some time on Google+. In addition to following people, be sure to +1 their posts and comment on them. Try resharing posts to specific circles of people. Experiment with hangouts. • Play with the type of posts they share on Google+. Some people are simply reposting their blog links. Others are finding Google+ to be a phenomenal tool for sharing pictures and videos. • With anything in life, practice makes perfect!

  11. References • http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-to-get-started-with-google-plus-your-complete-guide/ • http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/6-steps-to-getting-started-with-google/

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