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Ann Nordby <[log in to unmask]>
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Thanks Kris. The situation you describe is close to what we are thinking of
doing, so it's nice to see your endorsement of it.
Best,
Ann


On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 11:48 AM, Kristofer Layon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> The last time I saw a Twitter wall, it wasn't in the presentation room at
> all.  It was in the public space outside the presentation room, where people
> socialized before and after the event.  This seems most appropriate, and
> eliminates the chance that comments will directly interfere with the
> presentation.
>
> Presenters (as well as attendees) can always keep up with Twitter more
> discreetly on their own mobile devices or laptops, if they wish, so I'd also
> not encourage the Twitter wall to be justified in the presentation space in
> order to keep everyone "in sync".  The web can take care of that for
> everyone already.  Of course, "discreet" being rather relative in this
> case... once it's on Twitter, you're not being discreet.
>
> Kris
>
>
>
> Kristofer D. Layon
> Web Design & Social Media
> 612.624.4545  :  http://z.umn.edu/klayon  :  http://twitter.com/klayon
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> Office of the Senior Vice President for System Academic Administration
> University of Minnesota Twin Cities
> http://www.academic.umn.edu/system/communications/
>
> On Apr 14, 2011, at 11:27 AM, Ann Nordby wrote:
>
> Hello everyone:
> Have any of you ever done a twitter wall for an event? Can you tell me what
> kind of hardware is required, and where would I get it?
> Any advice on setting a hash tag for the event, etc?
> Thanks!
> Ann
>
>
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>
> *Ann Nordby*
> Web Manager
> *University of Minnesota | *Extension Center for Youth Development
> McNamara Alumni Center
> 200 Oak Street SE, #270B
> Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
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*Ann Nordby*
Web Manager
*University of Minnesota | *Extension Center for Youth Development
McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE, #270B
Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
1-612-624-2581
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extension.umn.edu/youth <http://www1.extension.umn.edu/youth>


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