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Gary Duong Danielle Wilson July 2020 Marketing, PR and Outreach for Adult Ed Programs
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Page 1: Marketing, PR and Outreach for Adult Ed Programs · Outreach for Adult Ed Programs. In Today’s Session ... A blogger writes a story about your adult ed program or testing center

Gary Duong

Danielle Wilson

July 2020

Marketing PR and Outreach for

Adult Ed Programs

In Todayrsquos Session

bull Who is your primary audience

bull What we know about marketing to them

bull How to get their attention

bull Types of media

bull Public relations and local media

2

3

Who are GED Students

25Average Age

61 Communities of Color

4

92 of GEDreg students use

some form of social media

5

86 of GEDreg students own a smartphone

Time Spent on Mobile Has Surpassed TV

6

Gen Z + Millennials Do Not Want to Be Sold To

7

Donrsquot Just Promote Your Program Promote the End Result

8

Impressions 59M

Reach 12M

Video views 18M

Link clicks 24K

Cost per video view $001

Tips for Paid Social Campaigns

9

bull Boost top performing

organic posts for greater

reach

bull Remarket to existing email

lists address lists or

website visitors

bull Create look-alike audience

from existing lists

bull Test multiple sets of ad

copy

Create Content Students Are Seeking

10

14800 searches per month

GED classes near me 12100 searches per month

Free GED classes 5400 searches per month

GED programs near me 4400 searches per month

How GED Creates Content

11

GED Student Example

GED Partner Example

History Example

Be Authentic

GED brand voice and persona a coach

bull Friendly but not goofy or snarky

bull Warm but not gushing

bull Directive but not intimidating or bossy

bull Informative but not verbose

bull Motivating but not pushy

bull Empathetic -- wersquove been where you are and understand your fears

bull Accessible as a favorite teacher would be

12

Use Video To Tell Your Story

13

bull Keep your videos short

(ideal length is 1-3

minutes)

bull Include text or captions

because most people

watch videos with the

sound off

Leverage Your Supporters

14

Campaign Objectives

Tap into the power of our graduate network to spread the positive word about earning a GED

bull Celebrate graduates -- encourage them to post their own celebratory message

bull Build awareness among potential GED test-takers using positive graduate messages -- encourage them to start their journey at GEDcom

bull Motivate current test-takers to sign up for final test(s) to graduate

15

GED Grad Day 2020

16

76KEvent Responses

42KVideo views

20KEvent Page Views

1KGrad Posts

Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

35

garyduongGEDcom

daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

Page 2: Marketing, PR and Outreach for Adult Ed Programs · Outreach for Adult Ed Programs. In Today’s Session ... A blogger writes a story about your adult ed program or testing center

In Todayrsquos Session

bull Who is your primary audience

bull What we know about marketing to them

bull How to get their attention

bull Types of media

bull Public relations and local media

2

3

Who are GED Students

25Average Age

61 Communities of Color

4

92 of GEDreg students use

some form of social media

5

86 of GEDreg students own a smartphone

Time Spent on Mobile Has Surpassed TV

6

Gen Z + Millennials Do Not Want to Be Sold To

7

Donrsquot Just Promote Your Program Promote the End Result

8

Impressions 59M

Reach 12M

Video views 18M

Link clicks 24K

Cost per video view $001

Tips for Paid Social Campaigns

9

bull Boost top performing

organic posts for greater

reach

bull Remarket to existing email

lists address lists or

website visitors

bull Create look-alike audience

from existing lists

bull Test multiple sets of ad

copy

Create Content Students Are Seeking

10

14800 searches per month

GED classes near me 12100 searches per month

Free GED classes 5400 searches per month

GED programs near me 4400 searches per month

How GED Creates Content

11

GED Student Example

GED Partner Example

History Example

Be Authentic

GED brand voice and persona a coach

bull Friendly but not goofy or snarky

bull Warm but not gushing

bull Directive but not intimidating or bossy

bull Informative but not verbose

bull Motivating but not pushy

bull Empathetic -- wersquove been where you are and understand your fears

bull Accessible as a favorite teacher would be

12

Use Video To Tell Your Story

13

bull Keep your videos short

(ideal length is 1-3

minutes)

bull Include text or captions

because most people

watch videos with the

sound off

Leverage Your Supporters

14

Campaign Objectives

Tap into the power of our graduate network to spread the positive word about earning a GED

bull Celebrate graduates -- encourage them to post their own celebratory message

bull Build awareness among potential GED test-takers using positive graduate messages -- encourage them to start their journey at GEDcom

bull Motivate current test-takers to sign up for final test(s) to graduate

15

GED Grad Day 2020

16

76KEvent Responses

42KVideo views

20KEvent Page Views

1KGrad Posts

Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

35

garyduongGEDcom

daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

Page 3: Marketing, PR and Outreach for Adult Ed Programs · Outreach for Adult Ed Programs. In Today’s Session ... A blogger writes a story about your adult ed program or testing center

3

Who are GED Students

25Average Age

61 Communities of Color

4

92 of GEDreg students use

some form of social media

5

86 of GEDreg students own a smartphone

Time Spent on Mobile Has Surpassed TV

6

Gen Z + Millennials Do Not Want to Be Sold To

7

Donrsquot Just Promote Your Program Promote the End Result

8

Impressions 59M

Reach 12M

Video views 18M

Link clicks 24K

Cost per video view $001

Tips for Paid Social Campaigns

9

bull Boost top performing

organic posts for greater

reach

bull Remarket to existing email

lists address lists or

website visitors

bull Create look-alike audience

from existing lists

bull Test multiple sets of ad

copy

Create Content Students Are Seeking

10

14800 searches per month

GED classes near me 12100 searches per month

Free GED classes 5400 searches per month

GED programs near me 4400 searches per month

How GED Creates Content

11

GED Student Example

GED Partner Example

History Example

Be Authentic

GED brand voice and persona a coach

bull Friendly but not goofy or snarky

bull Warm but not gushing

bull Directive but not intimidating or bossy

bull Informative but not verbose

bull Motivating but not pushy

bull Empathetic -- wersquove been where you are and understand your fears

bull Accessible as a favorite teacher would be

12

Use Video To Tell Your Story

13

bull Keep your videos short

(ideal length is 1-3

minutes)

bull Include text or captions

because most people

watch videos with the

sound off

Leverage Your Supporters

14

Campaign Objectives

Tap into the power of our graduate network to spread the positive word about earning a GED

bull Celebrate graduates -- encourage them to post their own celebratory message

bull Build awareness among potential GED test-takers using positive graduate messages -- encourage them to start their journey at GEDcom

bull Motivate current test-takers to sign up for final test(s) to graduate

15

GED Grad Day 2020

16

76KEvent Responses

42KVideo views

20KEvent Page Views

1KGrad Posts

Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

35

garyduongGEDcom

daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

Page 4: Marketing, PR and Outreach for Adult Ed Programs · Outreach for Adult Ed Programs. In Today’s Session ... A blogger writes a story about your adult ed program or testing center

4

92 of GEDreg students use

some form of social media

5

86 of GEDreg students own a smartphone

Time Spent on Mobile Has Surpassed TV

6

Gen Z + Millennials Do Not Want to Be Sold To

7

Donrsquot Just Promote Your Program Promote the End Result

8

Impressions 59M

Reach 12M

Video views 18M

Link clicks 24K

Cost per video view $001

Tips for Paid Social Campaigns

9

bull Boost top performing

organic posts for greater

reach

bull Remarket to existing email

lists address lists or

website visitors

bull Create look-alike audience

from existing lists

bull Test multiple sets of ad

copy

Create Content Students Are Seeking

10

14800 searches per month

GED classes near me 12100 searches per month

Free GED classes 5400 searches per month

GED programs near me 4400 searches per month

How GED Creates Content

11

GED Student Example

GED Partner Example

History Example

Be Authentic

GED brand voice and persona a coach

bull Friendly but not goofy or snarky

bull Warm but not gushing

bull Directive but not intimidating or bossy

bull Informative but not verbose

bull Motivating but not pushy

bull Empathetic -- wersquove been where you are and understand your fears

bull Accessible as a favorite teacher would be

12

Use Video To Tell Your Story

13

bull Keep your videos short

(ideal length is 1-3

minutes)

bull Include text or captions

because most people

watch videos with the

sound off

Leverage Your Supporters

14

Campaign Objectives

Tap into the power of our graduate network to spread the positive word about earning a GED

bull Celebrate graduates -- encourage them to post their own celebratory message

bull Build awareness among potential GED test-takers using positive graduate messages -- encourage them to start their journey at GEDcom

bull Motivate current test-takers to sign up for final test(s) to graduate

15

GED Grad Day 2020

16

76KEvent Responses

42KVideo views

20KEvent Page Views

1KGrad Posts

Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

35

garyduongGEDcom

daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

Page 5: Marketing, PR and Outreach for Adult Ed Programs · Outreach for Adult Ed Programs. In Today’s Session ... A blogger writes a story about your adult ed program or testing center

5

86 of GEDreg students own a smartphone

Time Spent on Mobile Has Surpassed TV

6

Gen Z + Millennials Do Not Want to Be Sold To

7

Donrsquot Just Promote Your Program Promote the End Result

8

Impressions 59M

Reach 12M

Video views 18M

Link clicks 24K

Cost per video view $001

Tips for Paid Social Campaigns

9

bull Boost top performing

organic posts for greater

reach

bull Remarket to existing email

lists address lists or

website visitors

bull Create look-alike audience

from existing lists

bull Test multiple sets of ad

copy

Create Content Students Are Seeking

10

14800 searches per month

GED classes near me 12100 searches per month

Free GED classes 5400 searches per month

GED programs near me 4400 searches per month

How GED Creates Content

11

GED Student Example

GED Partner Example

History Example

Be Authentic

GED brand voice and persona a coach

bull Friendly but not goofy or snarky

bull Warm but not gushing

bull Directive but not intimidating or bossy

bull Informative but not verbose

bull Motivating but not pushy

bull Empathetic -- wersquove been where you are and understand your fears

bull Accessible as a favorite teacher would be

12

Use Video To Tell Your Story

13

bull Keep your videos short

(ideal length is 1-3

minutes)

bull Include text or captions

because most people

watch videos with the

sound off

Leverage Your Supporters

14

Campaign Objectives

Tap into the power of our graduate network to spread the positive word about earning a GED

bull Celebrate graduates -- encourage them to post their own celebratory message

bull Build awareness among potential GED test-takers using positive graduate messages -- encourage them to start their journey at GEDcom

bull Motivate current test-takers to sign up for final test(s) to graduate

15

GED Grad Day 2020

16

76KEvent Responses

42KVideo views

20KEvent Page Views

1KGrad Posts

Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

35

garyduongGEDcom

daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

Page 6: Marketing, PR and Outreach for Adult Ed Programs · Outreach for Adult Ed Programs. In Today’s Session ... A blogger writes a story about your adult ed program or testing center

Time Spent on Mobile Has Surpassed TV

6

Gen Z + Millennials Do Not Want to Be Sold To

7

Donrsquot Just Promote Your Program Promote the End Result

8

Impressions 59M

Reach 12M

Video views 18M

Link clicks 24K

Cost per video view $001

Tips for Paid Social Campaigns

9

bull Boost top performing

organic posts for greater

reach

bull Remarket to existing email

lists address lists or

website visitors

bull Create look-alike audience

from existing lists

bull Test multiple sets of ad

copy

Create Content Students Are Seeking

10

14800 searches per month

GED classes near me 12100 searches per month

Free GED classes 5400 searches per month

GED programs near me 4400 searches per month

How GED Creates Content

11

GED Student Example

GED Partner Example

History Example

Be Authentic

GED brand voice and persona a coach

bull Friendly but not goofy or snarky

bull Warm but not gushing

bull Directive but not intimidating or bossy

bull Informative but not verbose

bull Motivating but not pushy

bull Empathetic -- wersquove been where you are and understand your fears

bull Accessible as a favorite teacher would be

12

Use Video To Tell Your Story

13

bull Keep your videos short

(ideal length is 1-3

minutes)

bull Include text or captions

because most people

watch videos with the

sound off

Leverage Your Supporters

14

Campaign Objectives

Tap into the power of our graduate network to spread the positive word about earning a GED

bull Celebrate graduates -- encourage them to post their own celebratory message

bull Build awareness among potential GED test-takers using positive graduate messages -- encourage them to start their journey at GEDcom

bull Motivate current test-takers to sign up for final test(s) to graduate

15

GED Grad Day 2020

16

76KEvent Responses

42KVideo views

20KEvent Page Views

1KGrad Posts

Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

35

garyduongGEDcom

daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

Page 7: Marketing, PR and Outreach for Adult Ed Programs · Outreach for Adult Ed Programs. In Today’s Session ... A blogger writes a story about your adult ed program or testing center

Gen Z + Millennials Do Not Want to Be Sold To

7

Donrsquot Just Promote Your Program Promote the End Result

8

Impressions 59M

Reach 12M

Video views 18M

Link clicks 24K

Cost per video view $001

Tips for Paid Social Campaigns

9

bull Boost top performing

organic posts for greater

reach

bull Remarket to existing email

lists address lists or

website visitors

bull Create look-alike audience

from existing lists

bull Test multiple sets of ad

copy

Create Content Students Are Seeking

10

14800 searches per month

GED classes near me 12100 searches per month

Free GED classes 5400 searches per month

GED programs near me 4400 searches per month

How GED Creates Content

11

GED Student Example

GED Partner Example

History Example

Be Authentic

GED brand voice and persona a coach

bull Friendly but not goofy or snarky

bull Warm but not gushing

bull Directive but not intimidating or bossy

bull Informative but not verbose

bull Motivating but not pushy

bull Empathetic -- wersquove been where you are and understand your fears

bull Accessible as a favorite teacher would be

12

Use Video To Tell Your Story

13

bull Keep your videos short

(ideal length is 1-3

minutes)

bull Include text or captions

because most people

watch videos with the

sound off

Leverage Your Supporters

14

Campaign Objectives

Tap into the power of our graduate network to spread the positive word about earning a GED

bull Celebrate graduates -- encourage them to post their own celebratory message

bull Build awareness among potential GED test-takers using positive graduate messages -- encourage them to start their journey at GEDcom

bull Motivate current test-takers to sign up for final test(s) to graduate

15

GED Grad Day 2020

16

76KEvent Responses

42KVideo views

20KEvent Page Views

1KGrad Posts

Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

35

garyduongGEDcom

daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

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Donrsquot Just Promote Your Program Promote the End Result

8

Impressions 59M

Reach 12M

Video views 18M

Link clicks 24K

Cost per video view $001

Tips for Paid Social Campaigns

9

bull Boost top performing

organic posts for greater

reach

bull Remarket to existing email

lists address lists or

website visitors

bull Create look-alike audience

from existing lists

bull Test multiple sets of ad

copy

Create Content Students Are Seeking

10

14800 searches per month

GED classes near me 12100 searches per month

Free GED classes 5400 searches per month

GED programs near me 4400 searches per month

How GED Creates Content

11

GED Student Example

GED Partner Example

History Example

Be Authentic

GED brand voice and persona a coach

bull Friendly but not goofy or snarky

bull Warm but not gushing

bull Directive but not intimidating or bossy

bull Informative but not verbose

bull Motivating but not pushy

bull Empathetic -- wersquove been where you are and understand your fears

bull Accessible as a favorite teacher would be

12

Use Video To Tell Your Story

13

bull Keep your videos short

(ideal length is 1-3

minutes)

bull Include text or captions

because most people

watch videos with the

sound off

Leverage Your Supporters

14

Campaign Objectives

Tap into the power of our graduate network to spread the positive word about earning a GED

bull Celebrate graduates -- encourage them to post their own celebratory message

bull Build awareness among potential GED test-takers using positive graduate messages -- encourage them to start their journey at GEDcom

bull Motivate current test-takers to sign up for final test(s) to graduate

15

GED Grad Day 2020

16

76KEvent Responses

42KVideo views

20KEvent Page Views

1KGrad Posts

Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

35

garyduongGEDcom

daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

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Tips for Paid Social Campaigns

9

bull Boost top performing

organic posts for greater

reach

bull Remarket to existing email

lists address lists or

website visitors

bull Create look-alike audience

from existing lists

bull Test multiple sets of ad

copy

Create Content Students Are Seeking

10

14800 searches per month

GED classes near me 12100 searches per month

Free GED classes 5400 searches per month

GED programs near me 4400 searches per month

How GED Creates Content

11

GED Student Example

GED Partner Example

History Example

Be Authentic

GED brand voice and persona a coach

bull Friendly but not goofy or snarky

bull Warm but not gushing

bull Directive but not intimidating or bossy

bull Informative but not verbose

bull Motivating but not pushy

bull Empathetic -- wersquove been where you are and understand your fears

bull Accessible as a favorite teacher would be

12

Use Video To Tell Your Story

13

bull Keep your videos short

(ideal length is 1-3

minutes)

bull Include text or captions

because most people

watch videos with the

sound off

Leverage Your Supporters

14

Campaign Objectives

Tap into the power of our graduate network to spread the positive word about earning a GED

bull Celebrate graduates -- encourage them to post their own celebratory message

bull Build awareness among potential GED test-takers using positive graduate messages -- encourage them to start their journey at GEDcom

bull Motivate current test-takers to sign up for final test(s) to graduate

15

GED Grad Day 2020

16

76KEvent Responses

42KVideo views

20KEvent Page Views

1KGrad Posts

Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

35

garyduongGEDcom

daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

Page 10: Marketing, PR and Outreach for Adult Ed Programs · Outreach for Adult Ed Programs. In Today’s Session ... A blogger writes a story about your adult ed program or testing center

Create Content Students Are Seeking

10

14800 searches per month

GED classes near me 12100 searches per month

Free GED classes 5400 searches per month

GED programs near me 4400 searches per month

How GED Creates Content

11

GED Student Example

GED Partner Example

History Example

Be Authentic

GED brand voice and persona a coach

bull Friendly but not goofy or snarky

bull Warm but not gushing

bull Directive but not intimidating or bossy

bull Informative but not verbose

bull Motivating but not pushy

bull Empathetic -- wersquove been where you are and understand your fears

bull Accessible as a favorite teacher would be

12

Use Video To Tell Your Story

13

bull Keep your videos short

(ideal length is 1-3

minutes)

bull Include text or captions

because most people

watch videos with the

sound off

Leverage Your Supporters

14

Campaign Objectives

Tap into the power of our graduate network to spread the positive word about earning a GED

bull Celebrate graduates -- encourage them to post their own celebratory message

bull Build awareness among potential GED test-takers using positive graduate messages -- encourage them to start their journey at GEDcom

bull Motivate current test-takers to sign up for final test(s) to graduate

15

GED Grad Day 2020

16

76KEvent Responses

42KVideo views

20KEvent Page Views

1KGrad Posts

Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

35

garyduongGEDcom

daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

Page 11: Marketing, PR and Outreach for Adult Ed Programs · Outreach for Adult Ed Programs. In Today’s Session ... A blogger writes a story about your adult ed program or testing center

How GED Creates Content

11

GED Student Example

GED Partner Example

History Example

Be Authentic

GED brand voice and persona a coach

bull Friendly but not goofy or snarky

bull Warm but not gushing

bull Directive but not intimidating or bossy

bull Informative but not verbose

bull Motivating but not pushy

bull Empathetic -- wersquove been where you are and understand your fears

bull Accessible as a favorite teacher would be

12

Use Video To Tell Your Story

13

bull Keep your videos short

(ideal length is 1-3

minutes)

bull Include text or captions

because most people

watch videos with the

sound off

Leverage Your Supporters

14

Campaign Objectives

Tap into the power of our graduate network to spread the positive word about earning a GED

bull Celebrate graduates -- encourage them to post their own celebratory message

bull Build awareness among potential GED test-takers using positive graduate messages -- encourage them to start their journey at GEDcom

bull Motivate current test-takers to sign up for final test(s) to graduate

15

GED Grad Day 2020

16

76KEvent Responses

42KVideo views

20KEvent Page Views

1KGrad Posts

Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

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daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

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Be Authentic

GED brand voice and persona a coach

bull Friendly but not goofy or snarky

bull Warm but not gushing

bull Directive but not intimidating or bossy

bull Informative but not verbose

bull Motivating but not pushy

bull Empathetic -- wersquove been where you are and understand your fears

bull Accessible as a favorite teacher would be

12

Use Video To Tell Your Story

13

bull Keep your videos short

(ideal length is 1-3

minutes)

bull Include text or captions

because most people

watch videos with the

sound off

Leverage Your Supporters

14

Campaign Objectives

Tap into the power of our graduate network to spread the positive word about earning a GED

bull Celebrate graduates -- encourage them to post their own celebratory message

bull Build awareness among potential GED test-takers using positive graduate messages -- encourage them to start their journey at GEDcom

bull Motivate current test-takers to sign up for final test(s) to graduate

15

GED Grad Day 2020

16

76KEvent Responses

42KVideo views

20KEvent Page Views

1KGrad Posts

Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

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daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

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Use Video To Tell Your Story

13

bull Keep your videos short

(ideal length is 1-3

minutes)

bull Include text or captions

because most people

watch videos with the

sound off

Leverage Your Supporters

14

Campaign Objectives

Tap into the power of our graduate network to spread the positive word about earning a GED

bull Celebrate graduates -- encourage them to post their own celebratory message

bull Build awareness among potential GED test-takers using positive graduate messages -- encourage them to start their journey at GEDcom

bull Motivate current test-takers to sign up for final test(s) to graduate

15

GED Grad Day 2020

16

76KEvent Responses

42KVideo views

20KEvent Page Views

1KGrad Posts

Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

35

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daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

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Leverage Your Supporters

14

Campaign Objectives

Tap into the power of our graduate network to spread the positive word about earning a GED

bull Celebrate graduates -- encourage them to post their own celebratory message

bull Build awareness among potential GED test-takers using positive graduate messages -- encourage them to start their journey at GEDcom

bull Motivate current test-takers to sign up for final test(s) to graduate

15

GED Grad Day 2020

16

76KEvent Responses

42KVideo views

20KEvent Page Views

1KGrad Posts

Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

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35

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daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

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Campaign Objectives

Tap into the power of our graduate network to spread the positive word about earning a GED

bull Celebrate graduates -- encourage them to post their own celebratory message

bull Build awareness among potential GED test-takers using positive graduate messages -- encourage them to start their journey at GEDcom

bull Motivate current test-takers to sign up for final test(s) to graduate

15

GED Grad Day 2020

16

76KEvent Responses

42KVideo views

20KEvent Page Views

1KGrad Posts

Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

35

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daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

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GED Grad Day 2020

16

76KEvent Responses

42KVideo views

20KEvent Page Views

1KGrad Posts

Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

35

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daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

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Maximize Your Content

17

18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

35

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daniellewilsonGEDcom

COABE2020

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18

Paid Media Earned Media

Owned Media

Paying to place ad

or content

Includes

bull Print

bull TV

bull Radio

bull Out-of-home

bull Direct Mail

bull Paid Search

bull Banner Ads

bull Mobile

bull Paid Social

Content promoted on your

own channels Includes

bull Website

bull Blog

bull Social

bull Email

bull Events

Others

promoteshare

your content

Includes

bull Reviews

bull Social

bull 3rd Party

Blogs

bull Press

Mentions

Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

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35

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COABE2020

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Public Relations

19

20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

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20

What is Earned Media

Earned media is when people start talking

about you (usually in a positive way) for free

Examples

A blogger writes a story about your adult ed

program or testing center

Social media followers share one of your

posts

Press mentions in the newspaper online or

on television

Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

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Press Releases and

Media Coverage

21

Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

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Why using press releases is a great idea for your program

22

Inexpensive

Attracts the attention of

journalists and the public

Great source of documentation

about events and program

milestones

Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

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Cultivating your stories

23

Your ldquosourcesrdquo are your students

graduates educators and partners

Think about how our national research

directly relates to what you want to

share

Find out how those in the community

get their news

Highlight milestones and

achievements

Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

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Constructing a lsquogroundbreakingrsquopress release

24

Headline Subheadline

Date

Lead Paragraph

Quote(s)

Supporting infobackground

Call to action

Contact information

25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

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25

26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

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COABE2020

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26

Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

QampA

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Pitching Your Story

27

Define your objectives

Do your research

Know your audience

Think like a reporter

Be personal passionate and

engaging

Be consistent and persistent

Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

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Media interview tips

28

Ask for details

Prepare your key message points

Practice

Be authentic and enthusiastic

Follow up and promote your story

Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

34

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Communication and Outreach

29

Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

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Video Conferencing

30

Zoom

Zoomus

Zoom Guide for Education

httpszoomusdocsdocZoom_For_Educationpdf

Microsoft Teams

httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-usmicrosoft-365microsoft-

teamsgroup-chat-software

Google Hangout

httpshangoutsgooglecom

Google Duo

httpsduogooglecomabout

Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

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Messaging Apps

31

GroupMe Social messaging app designed for ongoing

group conversations and solo messages Users can easily

create group using phone numbers and email addresses

httpsgroupmecomen-US

Slack Conversations in Slack happen in dedicated spaces

called channels Other features include audio calls video

conferencing and direct messaging

httpsslackcom

WhatsApp Secure messaging and calling for free with the

use of Wifi

httpswwwwhatsappcom

Remind Two‐way messaging system to communicate

directly with students

wwwremindcom

Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

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Social Media

32

Facebook Guide to Using Facebook

with Students

httpseducationfbcom

100 Ways to Use Facebook in the

Classroom

httpswwwonlinecollegeorg20091020

100‐ways‐you‐should‐be‐using‐facebook‐in‐yo

ur‐ classroom

Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

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Newsletters

33

MailChimp

httpsmailchimpcom

Benchmark Email

httpswwwbenchmarkemailcom

Sendicate

httpswwwsendicatenet

Mailer Lite

httpswwwmailerlitecom

Sign up for InSession

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