Figure 1. Twitter flock. Note. From Twitter flock. GK, R. (2014, February 22). Flickr. GK, R. (2014, February 22). Rodney GK’s Magical Forest. https://rodneygk.tumblr.com/post/77511036587/twitter-flock
Undertaking the OLJ 10 Twitter Feeds task was excellent for me as it made me really concentrate on the content and style of tweets, when previously I had just read them quickly. My scenario for Assignment 1 was a high school library wanting to promote its services to the students. I was able to take this as a “real life” situation and apply it to my own high school. I chose Instagram for my platform, as the students said that none of them use Twitter and they would prefer to receive information/promotions via Instagram. However, having taken a deeper dive into Twitter, I wish we could use this. I am new to both social media platforms, and I do love Forest Hill College Library’s reels, as well as the reels from Middle Grade Mavens (these school librarians are obviously passionate and funny as well). However, Twitter seems more “newsy” and “professional”.
I know that it might be silly to even think this, as obviously in order to reach students, we need to use what they do. But then I thought – well, we ask them to use all sorts of platforms for school – actually we REQUIRE them to do so – Google Classroom, class/group Google Chat, Flipgrid, Jamboard, Padlet and many more. Would it be possible for us to require them to use Twitter – for school promotion and information? I know in reality this wouldn’t happen (in our current school situation). But I’m wondering if it could be done…as part of the first day of Grade 10 school scenario, “Ok, kids, let’s sign up and log in to all the platforms you’ll need….”
PS. Dear reader, please comment, I’d love to hear from you about what platform you use if you work in a school library!
References
Fhclibrary. (2022, May 1). So you think reading is boring? [Video]. Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc_nGIJg2YY/
GK, R. (2014, February 22). Twitter flock [Image]. Rodney GK’s Magical Forest. https://rodneygk.tumblr.com/post/77511036587/twitter-flock
Middle Grade Mavens [@julieannegrassobooks]. (2022, May 2). Actual sound my body makes when running! Know what I’m saying? [Video]. Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/CdChEUUBFCm/