tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222783262913874128.post6514837349677997097..comments2023-11-05T01:51:11.098-07:00Comments on Occupational Therapy Explorations: Can OTs afford NOT to engage in social media?Bridgetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03653602981256161759noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222783262913874128.post-42480815165904420372011-02-09T07:07:58.892-08:002011-02-09T07:07:58.892-08:00i was recently at an Independent practititoners co...i was recently at an Independent practititoners conference in the UK, where one of the workshops was social media. I think the problem is that O.T's don't understand how to use this which puts people off, however i agree that we need to be doing this if not for ourselves for our profession. i have really enjoyed some of the lively debates and discussions on linked in and it has connected me with people all over the world i would not have neccessarily come into contact with without social media<br /><br />Zoe Cocksedge<br />Cornwall Independent Occupational Therapy ServicesUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03662205639840723406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222783262913874128.post-33974965252399228442011-02-04T14:37:30.398-08:002011-02-04T14:37:30.398-08:00Great post Bridgett, I wonder if we should have a ...Great post Bridgett, I wonder if we should have a mandatory course of online marketing in occupational therapy programs and teach students not only why to market the profession, but HOW! Online social technologies have given us an effective option, and yes it can be overwhelming, but if we don't get on board the online "freight train" our profession will be well and truly left behind! If your blog followers want more information about the what and how of online social networking they can visit the OT4OT wiki and read about each of the different tools and how they are used in occupational therapy. Here's the link: http://wfotcongress2010.pbworks.com/w/page/4432024/Home-Page<br />Cheers, AnitaAnita Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905694883058081499noreply@blogger.com