215025 23 Things: Online Training for Social Media and Public Health

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Whitney Townsend, MLIS , Health Sciences Libraries, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Gillian Mayman, MLIS , Health Sciences Libraries, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Lorelei Woody, MLIS , Taubman Health Sciences Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Kate Saylor, MSI , Outreach Librarian, Taubman Health Sciences Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Jane Blumenthal, MSLS, AHIP , Taubman Health Sciences Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
This presentation will describe an innovative and interactive method of training the public health workforce to use social media and mobile technologies effectively and appropriately. 23 Things for Public Health Practice is a set of customizable online learning modules that can be completed by individuals or implemented by an organization or group. Created within a social networking site, the learning modules are designed to encourage participants to share their experiences, thoughts, and inspirations with other participants. Results from the pilot test of the program with a local health department will also be presented.

Learning Areas:
Communication and informatics

Learning Objectives:
Describe the current best practices in training the public health workforce to use social media effectively

Keywords: Internet Tools, Training

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: : I have a Masters of Science in Information from the University of Michigan’s School of Information. My program had a strong emphasis on using technology, including social media, to communicate. I am the outreach librarian for the University of Michigan Taubman Health Sciences Library. As part of my outreach duties I assist many public health workers and local health departments setup their organizational facebook pages and other social media accounts. On March 19, 2010, I taught a successful “Facebook for Health Organizations” session at the Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Educators “Innovative Technology for Community Engagement” conference.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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