Student Furnished Course Supplies/Prerequisites: Mobile device (s) or laptop, preferred, but not required.

Course Description: We all have people with whom we want to stay connected and be updated. Social media makes that easier than ever before. We can share memories, stories, photos, videos, quotes, and thoughts oftentimes from the palm of our hands. If you are a beginning user of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest, then this course is for you. That is, if you do not know a “hash tag” from a “hash brown,” then this course will empower you with that knowledge. Due to its overwhelming pervasiveness, Facebook will be the main focus of this course, and we will discuss how what we learn in Facebook can be applied to other platforms. Our time together will be a non-threatening environment where you can gain practical experience in how you can best meet your needs, whatever they are.

Course Instructor: Dr. Preston Parker received his formal education in Business Management at Utah State University (Bachelor), in Mass Communication at Indiana University (Master), and in Instructional Technology at Utah State University (Doctorate). During the last 15 years, he has created and taught university courses in social media, management, marketing, public relations, entrepreneurship, professional communication, and new venture marketing. He has a passion for social media. But really, he would just like to be known as a good husband to his wife of 21 years, and a good father to his six young children.
preston.parker@usu.edu