A "real" AMEE 2011 fringe on Social media and education
by Paul de Roos
1. Fringe
1.1. Unexpected
1.2. Unconventional
1.3. Informal
2. When
2.1. try and get increased social media activity throughout the conference... not a single event... although maybe events good too
2.2. create pre/post conference buzz
2.2.1. TEDx is a great example of how this is usually done
2.2.2. ?try to use the #amee facebook page to engage people?
3. Why
3.1. demonstrate that sharing is easier than people think... and that it has benefits
4. How
4.1. audio-boos with presenters
4.2. maybe make some quick video interviews and share to youtube
4.2.1. e.g. 30 second session summaries w 1 or 2 take home messages
4.3. live blog
4.4. Live mindmapping w teams?
4.4.1. http://bit.ly/TEDxMaastricht
4.4.1.1. was made w 3 friends working simultaneous
4.4.1.2. Rich content
4.4.1.3. Twitpics
4.4.1.4. Reference to youtube
4.4.1.5. reference to blogs
4.4.1.6. references to tweeple
4.5. Preparation
4.5.1. Assure a rock solid wifi is around
4.5.1.1. Hope it is free!
4.5.2. Get a local 3G simcard
4.5.2.1. Plan B