{"id":120,"date":"2024-04-04T07:48:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T04:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/sdce\/module-6-4-en-2\/"},"modified":"2024-04-05T12:37:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T09:37:09","slug":"module-6-4-en-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/sdce\/module-6-4-en-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Topic 4: Technology Tools to Help You Share and Spread Your Civic Engagement Work"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\r\n\t\t\"SDCE_clowd\"This section highlights different digital tools and platforms that students can use to help spread the word of their project. Students should gain the understanding of the selection of tools and how they can benefit the project in different ways, from hosting a website to using social media as a free marketing tool.\r\n\t<\/h4>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n

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\r\n\t\"SDCE6-4\"Using Tools to Share and Spread Your Civic Engagement Project\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\tChoosing the correct digital tools can mean the success or failure of your DCE project.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\tWhile each module will have a focus on relevant digital tools, this topic has a focus on which digital tools you can use to help market and promote your SDCE project.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\tAs most DCE projects will be conducted on a voluntary basis and funds will be limited, the highlighted tools are free to use.<\/b>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\r\n\tFrom Tools to Strategy<\/strong>\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\tBefore we get started on what tools will be best for which strategy, check out this video which focuses on how digital tools can become apart of the strategy to gain civic engagement in communities.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\r\n\tCanva<\/strong>\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\tCanva is an online graphic design tool, allowing you to create stunning visual. It is free to use and provides templates which can be modified to whatever the user needs.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\tCanva uses a drag and drop interface and with a small learning curve, Canva can be used to design many different types of digital content such as Instagram posts, posters, videos and even business cards!\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\tLink to the Canva Website.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\r\n\tWordPress<\/strong>\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\tTraditionally, WordPress was a tool primarily used by individuals and organizations for blogging, but it can also be used to create websites. Using a drag and drop interface, making a website with WordPress has never been easier.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\tWordpress has a large array of third-party plugins, allowing it to be used with many tools and offers consistent usage between mobile and computer browsing.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\tCheck out the WordPress website here.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\r\n\tStock Photo Sources<\/strong>\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\tCreating visually engaging content is extremely important for your DCE project\u2019s success. By creating visually stunning content you will attract higher organic growth to your social media channels, as well as increase engagement.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\tHowever, it is important that you use images that you have permission for, or you might end up owing royalties to the photographer who took it.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\tThe following websites are our favourite for sourcing copyright free stock photos (as seen in our Modules), click on any of the links to access them:\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n