This document discusses how Twitter can be used for social good. It provides examples of hashtags like #TheDress that sparked online discussions and campaigns. It explains the basic functions of Twitter like replying, retweeting, favoriting tweets. It discusses how hashtags help people find relevant content and how trending topics appear on the left sidebar. It outlines benefits like reaching interested audiences and engaging in conversations. Tips are provided for live tweeting events like picking a hashtag, engaging with speakers, and sharing photos to visualize the event for those not attending.
2. Do you remember
#TheDress?
Is this dress blue/black or gold/ white?
The color debate started on Tumblr
but went viral on Twitter
#TheDress inspired a social media
campaign that calls to stop violence
against women
4. What is a Tweet:
A Tweet is an expression of a
moment or idea (in 140
characters or less!)
It can include text, links, photos,
and videos.
Millions of Tweets are shared in
real time, every day.
5. 1. REPLY: Comment on a Tweet and
join the conversation.
2. RETWEET: Share a Tweet with your
followers. You can even add your
own thoughts before you share it.
3. FAVORITE: Favorite a Tweet to let
the author know you like it.
4. TWEET ACTIVITY: Check out how
well your tweets perform.
6. 1. The Retweet Button Retweets
2. Comment Retweets
RT (short for retweet): Comment + RT + @ username + the tweet
MT (short for modified tweet): in order to fit in 140 characters
Your comment + MT + @ username + the shorten tweet
7. The Hashtag (#):
A word or phrase prefixed by a hash
sign (#), used to identify messages on a
specific topic.
15. A Few Tips for
Live Tweeting:
Before the Event
Pick up a easy-to-remember
hashtag for your event
Engage with speakers /
partners
Share photos of event set up
16. A Few Tips for
Live Tweeting:
During the Event
Respond, encourage & support
tweets about the event
Quote speakers
Ask participants to send Qs
More pics!! (to visualize the
event )
17. Exercise: Your Selfless Selfie Challenge!!
Check out blog.dosomething.
org/category/member-wins/
for inspirations!!