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Strategies for Online Outreach

This March, I will be offering a workshop at The Field, called Strategies for Online Outreach, specifically for the Arts. I look forward to meeting the participants in the class and to learning about their new media needs and to working to generate some interesting solutions. Last Fall, Chris and I led the course and began put together a support wiki for the class [http://jakilevy.com/teaching], which includes information, links, and resources. We’re happy to share these resources with the larger community.

For those who are participating in the workshop, please feel free to ask questions or leave comments directly on this blog!

For everyone, else, check back here for updates + insights from the workshop!

Online Outreach Workshop at The Field

Chris Elam and I are leading a workshop at The Field called Strategies for Online Outreach. So far, the workshop has been very fulfilling – there have been many good ideas floating around. We’re both very excited about the possibilities that will come out of this workshop.

It’s great to be sharing the possibilities of creating and managing a dynamic website, blog, and social network with others who might be looking to do the same. One of the interesting issues that arose in the workshop is how we utilize our time. Online outreach can easily turn into a full-time job. However, there are many benefits – especially if it’s complementing the focus of your work.

In our case, this work has actually created a new position in Misnomer Dance theater – that of an online coordinator. As we continue to develop our online work, we are looking to develop the roles audiences and performers may share.

We are very much looking forward to the continuing participation and creativity this workshop will bring!