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Follow CASB on Twitter
With the start of the 2010 legislative session, CASB has stepped into the world of Twitter. Using the social media service, Twitter, the CASB Advocacy Team is Twittering from the Colorado Statehouse on a regular basis during the session. Our CASBCapTweets will keep you connected with the latest developments at the Capitol that impact school board members and school districts.
What is Twitter?
You’ve probably heard of Twitter, but may not know what it’s all about. Twitter is a leading social media site that has exploded into an effective, real-time and fun communications tool. “Followers” on Twitter get brief (no more than 140 characters) updates from those they follow. These updates, called Tweets, may also include Web links to additional information, documents or photos. To see the Tweets from those people or organizations you are following, you have to login to your account through an Internet browser. Twitter is ideal for mobile users, because it’s quick and easy to read. Twitter is different from Facebook in that it is typically less interactive. Mostly, Twitter is a way to communicate out, not to create an ongoing dialogue.
You can also Tweet to anyone following you. Just enter your message in the “What’s Happening?” field and click update.
How to sign up
To begin following CASBCaptTweets, you first have to have a Twitter account. It’s easy to sign up, just go to www.twitter.com and click “sign up now.” Enter your personal information and create your account. Once you have an account and are logged in, enter the following address in your browser: www.twitter.com/CASBCapTweets. Then click the follow button. That’s it.
Following CASBCapTweets
Once you are following CASBCapTweets, you will need to login to your Twitter account to see the latest Tweets. Be sure to check on a daily basis. You will not receive an e-mail when new Tweets are posted. If you follow others on Twitter, those messages will also show in your Twitter account. If you want to see only what CASBCapTweets has posted, you can go directly to our Twitter page at www.twitter.com/CASBCapTweets.
Need help?
If you need help understanding Twitter, here are a couple of informative Web pages:
Or you can contact Brad Stauffer, CASB director of communications at 303-302-3811 or 800-530-8430.