and Learn to Use Your Inner Technology GuruJennifer Fisher

Manchester College/Graduate Retention Program (Starting Monday)

What We’ll Talk about…

• My rules for technology use• The Basics of Online Power• My 5 favorite Online Tools• The CDPI Website and What’s New• Your Questions with a Twist

Don’t Fear

technology!!

Basic messenger/chat function Easy to use (for you and others) Load directly into your website (html code generated for you to copy and paste!) FREE!!! www.meebo.com

Texting service Easy to use Widget goes on your website (html code generated for you to copy and paste!) It’s FREE!!! Set up alerts to be sent at a later time Great promotional tool www.broadtexter.com

www.picnik.com

Free Voicemail

Dedicated phone number

Forward to any phone

Transcribes voice mails for easy saving and access of information

Type in www.google.com , click “more”, then “even more”, and scroll down to voice

Set up a poll to see what students think Easy to use Widget goes on your website (html code generated for you to copy and paste!) It’s FREE!!! www.polldaddy.com

Ways to Use the Website

• Resources• Career Opportunities• Networking Opportunities• Blog

Using Texting During a Presentation

Utilize text messaging during a presentation Can be a great way for shy students to interact Be sure to set boundaries at the beginning Can be embedded into a PowerPoint presentation If’s free! www.polleverywhere.com