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Communication then, becomes easier when an element such as subject hashtags are employed, making connections and visibility of posts easy among users. The most important aspect of Twitter is arguably conversation among users. The hashtag then, facilitates these conversations by linking users from all over the world with similar text subjects. Also, more unique hashtags narrow the focus of the message and allow for those who use the same subject words or phrases to connect. | Communication then, becomes easier when an element such as subject hashtags are employed, making connections and visibility of posts easy among users. The most important aspect of Twitter is arguably conversation among users. The hashtag then, facilitates these conversations by linking users from all over the world with similar text subjects. Also, more unique hashtags narrow the focus of the message and allow for those who use the same subject words or phrases to connect. | ||
==Hashtags and Students== | |||
For students attempting to enter the workforce, hashtags can help broaden their [https://twitter.com/CareerExposure career exposure] online. Using a hashtag to link to specific people, organizations, or relative career fields, the student will not only connect with these pages and people, but make their interests and desires to enter the field known. | For students attempting to enter the workforce, hashtags can help broaden their [https://twitter.com/CareerExposure career exposure] online. Using a hashtag to link to specific people, organizations, or relative career fields, the student will not only connect with these pages and people, but make their interests and desires to enter the field known. | ||
Additionally, students who are able to efficiently utilize hashtags will have developed skills for the job force when brevity of communication is necessary. Communicating on Twitter requires that the student "get to the point" and be able to employ the hashtag to appropriately classify the post. | Additionally, students who are able to efficiently utilize hashtags will have developed skills for the job force when brevity of communication is necessary. Communicating on Twitter requires that the student "get to the point" and be able to employ the hashtag to appropriately classify the post. | ||
Regarding Writing for Digital Media, the use of hashtags is crucial to the connections of groups or like-minded students who wish to relate their thoughts to others. Because writing on Twitter must be brief, hashtags assist in quickly [http://twitter.pbworks.com/w/page/1779812/Hashtags “summing up”] what has been relayed in the Tweet. Specifically, because of hashtags, the engagement within a [http://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/2609 classroom] setting of individuals using Twitter can be much more successful, as students communicate ideas for the course to their peers and professors. | |||
==Things to Know About Hashtags== | |||
It is important to note, though, that not all hashtags are created equal: | It is important to note, though, that not all hashtags are created equal: | ||
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*According to Vanessa Doctor, there are several ways to make the hashtag [http://www.hashtags.org/platforms/twitter/how-to-get-your-hashtag-trending-on-twitter/ trend] | *According to Vanessa Doctor, there are several ways to make the hashtag [http://www.hashtags.org/platforms/twitter/how-to-get-your-hashtag-trending-on-twitter/ trend] | ||
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