While working on Hootsuite University I have found that is a little difficult to keep your interest. It is compiled of short videos ranging from 1 minute to 25 minutes and are so full of information it is hard to retain it all. It really isn't at all interactive which is something I consider valuable to learning, but it is a pretty easy course so far. Since the videos are short it is easier to watch one a couple times without taking too much time which is what I have been doing. The exams are set up so you can take them more than once and you have to score a 100% before it is considered complete. The only thing I would change about this course is making it more interactive. I once took a computer class that before you could move on to the next video you had to complete a mock version of what the video taught you. It wasn't until you completed this so many times did it unlock the next video. I think it would be beneficial for Hootsuite to implement some form of interactivity to give you more of a reason to pay attention. I am one that learns from interactive hands-on tools, especially when it is an online course.
Thursday, April 3, 2014
My Thoughts on Hootsuite University
Before this semester I was pretty clueless about the potential of social media for businesses. My professor assigned the class Hootsuite University as one of the projects and I am so happy she did. Hootsuite University is a place anybody can go to learn more about social media. They offer a social media course that once completed you become a Certified Social Media Consultant which is what my professor assigned us to complete. I have been working on my certification and am so close to being done. I cannot wait until I can add this to my resume.
While working on Hootsuite University I have found that is a little difficult to keep your interest. It is compiled of short videos ranging from 1 minute to 25 minutes and are so full of information it is hard to retain it all. It really isn't at all interactive which is something I consider valuable to learning, but it is a pretty easy course so far. Since the videos are short it is easier to watch one a couple times without taking too much time which is what I have been doing. The exams are set up so you can take them more than once and you have to score a 100% before it is considered complete. The only thing I would change about this course is making it more interactive. I once took a computer class that before you could move on to the next video you had to complete a mock version of what the video taught you. It wasn't until you completed this so many times did it unlock the next video. I think it would be beneficial for Hootsuite to implement some form of interactivity to give you more of a reason to pay attention. I am one that learns from interactive hands-on tools, especially when it is an online course.
I have learned a lot from Hootsuite University also. I like how they break down every section for the top social media sites, like Google+, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Some of these social media sites I was unfamiliar with, but because of Hootsuite's class I am learning more about social media than I ever thought possible. It is because of the class and this course that I am excited about social media and excited about what this certification will bring my way.
While working on Hootsuite University I have found that is a little difficult to keep your interest. It is compiled of short videos ranging from 1 minute to 25 minutes and are so full of information it is hard to retain it all. It really isn't at all interactive which is something I consider valuable to learning, but it is a pretty easy course so far. Since the videos are short it is easier to watch one a couple times without taking too much time which is what I have been doing. The exams are set up so you can take them more than once and you have to score a 100% before it is considered complete. The only thing I would change about this course is making it more interactive. I once took a computer class that before you could move on to the next video you had to complete a mock version of what the video taught you. It wasn't until you completed this so many times did it unlock the next video. I think it would be beneficial for Hootsuite to implement some form of interactivity to give you more of a reason to pay attention. I am one that learns from interactive hands-on tools, especially when it is an online course.
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