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15+ resources to learn more about social media

November 14, 2009 in Social Media

Thanks to all who attended my seminar at the Create Conference today – ‘What is social media, and why should I care’? As promised, here are 15+ resources to learn more about social media. It’s certainly not a definitive list – consider it more of a collection of interesting resources I’ve discovered over the past 12 months:

The history and evolution of social media. Excellent article exploring how social media evolved, and the different ways social media has been and is being used.
Social media in Plain English – a great explanatory video for the tech-novices, from the inspiring folk at Common Craft.
Social Media Counts – a visual ‘counter’ illustrating how much new social media content is generated, in real-time.
The Social Media Guide – lots of interesting posts on social media.
5 Ways Social Media is Changing Our Daily Lives – I don’t want to overstate its importance, but social media is changing our lives in lots of ways.
Twitter Guidebook – Mashable has put together a helpful guide to Twitter.
19 Twitter desktop apps compared – if you’ve decided Twitter is for you, check out different platforms for tweeting.
10 Twitter tools for effectively managing your followers – this one is perhaps for the more advanced (obsessed?) users.
10 things social media can’t do – it’s always good to keep some perspective! For fun, check out 10 things you need to stop tweeting about!
Compassion using Twitter to get kids sponsored – a post I wrote about an innovative use of Twitter.
101 social media sites – a good list, plus check out the top 25.
Responding to the internet revolution – two compelling videos with some mind-boggling stats on the use of social media.
Top 10 most popular social media sites in Australia – plus lots of other interesting links.
15 ways for churches (and ministries) to use Twitter – the fourth most popular post on Communicate Jesus!
How to organise an event on Facebook – another helpful guide by Mashable. Check out their collection of social media lists and resources.

Have you come across other resources that you’ve found helpful? Share them with us!

At the End of Slavery

November 9, 2009 in Christian Living, for Churches, Pastors

International Justice Mission shares some staggering statistics about human trafficking and slavery. Here’s just a couple:

The total market value of illicit human trafficking is estimated to be in excess of $32 billion (U.N.)
27 million men, women and children are held as slaves. (Kevin Bales, Disposable People)
Each year, more than 2 million children are exploited in the global commercial sex trade (UNICEF)

This week they launch a new documentary ‘At the End of Slavery‘, with opportunities for your church or group to host a screening. I’ve included the two trailers below. It will shock you.

On a related note, I’m also impressed with their use of social media. Follow International Justice Mission on Twitter, Facebook, Vimeo and YouTube.

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