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ALL PLACES HAVE NOW BEEN FILLED. Thank you for your support and interest. Social media students from the University of the Sunshine Coast are looking for local businesses and nonprofits to register to be their clients this semester for the course Social Media Content Curation and Creation. Approximately 105 USC students will work individually with …
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3 Ways Businesses Can Respond to COVID-19
The COVID-19 Pandemic has blindsided many businesses and with very good reason. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, only the nimble and flexible may survive. There are three approaches that could help businesses respond or pivot in the current COVID-19 climate.
All Clients for USC Social Media Students Now Sourced
Thank you for your interest. All client places have been filled for this semester. Further opportunities will be advertised in second semester.
Latest Higher-Ed Research: Video, Infographics, Learning Analytics, Flipped Courses, e-Portfolios & Podcasts
I have recently returned from the ASCILITE Conference in beautiful Singapore where I heard the latest higher-educational research relating to video, podcasts, infographics, and learning analytics.
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It’s a win-win: Pairing students with real clients in social media courses
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