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How To Kill Time Productively On Your Phone We’ve already seen many different ways to use Twitter for recreational or informational use, but weblog academhack has shown how Twitter can be extended to academic use. When assigning his students to learn how to use Twitter, Professor Dave Parry observed that class chatter went well beyond the classroom and built stronger student communities. He also mentions that since Twitter forces you to express your thoughts within 140 characters, it can improve one’s grammar skills. Based on this character limit, Twitter also helps establish rules for effective communication. It’s also a great way to follow someone famous (presidential candidates come to mind) or a professional whose interests align with yours. Have you used Twitter for your coursework and academic well-being? What are your findings? Share your secrets in the comments. Twitter for Academia [academhack]
How do you deal with morning grogginess without relying on caffeine? Productivity blogger Scott H. Young, who wakes up everyday at 5:30, offers his tips to achieve alertness in the morning. One suggestion he proposes is to turn on the lights in your room so that your body is tricked into thinking it’s time to get up. It’s also helpful to start your day with work that actively engages you. It’s better to write, for example, than to read. Also, don’t skip breakfast. It will throw your metabolism out of balance, so keep an eating schedule consistent.
If you’ve ever interviewed someone on camera, in a podcast, or in-person for an article or project and felt that it wasn’t your best interview, blogger Tom Clifford suggests questions that will keep the interview interesting and ideas that should keep the conversation going. Some questions you can ask include, “How did you get involved in this business?” or “What do you think your story tells our audience?” Keep your questions brief. Don’t interrupt. Listen to your interviewee 100%. If your “hero” says something surprising, follow their lead and ask questions based on the discovery. Ask open-ended questions that keep the person talking. Also, most importantly, if you’re meeting with the interviewee in person, create an environment that is comfortable for them and be sure to have a smile on your face. My 22 Best On-Camera Interviewing Tips [Director Tom]
