How do you use the telephone to communicate? I know, silly question. You just pick up the phone, dial a number, and speak. Now, how do you use the web to communicate? You can send an email, use Google chat, make a video call with Skype, write a blog post, write a comment on a […]
Time to Google yourself
It was not all that long ago that the idea of searching for yourself in Google seemed no more than a novelty for most people. But today, every professional should at least know what happens when they are Googled. Here are some reasons why: Resumes and CVs are important, but so is what you look […]
Why the Webcast?
By now you have probably sat through your fair share of webcasts. If your experience is anything like my own, you have seen a few good ones and many bad ones. So what makes a web presentation go so wrong? I would say its often the choice of the format in the first place. Have […]
Blogging, who has the time?
The idea of writing a blog can be intimidating. Many of the most popular blogs are updated daily, or even multiple times a day. For most academics and research professionals, this type of schedule often just does not work. Luckily, it doesn’t have to. Here are some tips for creating a successful blog, or becoming […]
For those who say the web is no replacement…
…you’re right. “A blog can never replace a journal…” “There is something missing with online presentations, it’s just not the same…” “Who needs social networking, I prefer the telephone…” “A web survey is not superior to a paper survey…” Sound familiar? The new social web has more than its fair share of detractors. Those that […]