HP Catalyst Academy

This Google+ Hangout with Rebecca Otis took place on August 20th for members of the mini-course, Applications of Social Media for STEMx Teaching. In this session, Rebecca shared tips on how social media platforms can be leveraged for teaching and learning, along with ideas for developing the voice and tone for any social media communities you build. About Rebecca Otis: Rebecca Otis is a connector, speaker, and writer who shares ideas and collaborates as the Content/Social Media Manager at Digital Third Coast, a digital marketing agency in Chicago. She founded a social media consultancy, LocalizeAustin, in 2009, serving up ideas in marketing, communications, and social media strategy and she continues to believe in the power of connecting with people online and offline. Rebecca served as the Social Media Administrator and strategist for the official State website, Texas.gov where she developed social media strategy and policies that were used as a model for State and local governments nationwide. Rebecca is a proud Longhorn alum, graduating from the McCombs School of Business. Rebecca was a Rising Star Finalist in the 2012 Women of Influence 'Profiles in Power' awards hosted by the Austin Business Journal. About Digital Third Coast Internet Marketing Digital Third Coast is a high-fivin’, food-loving, results-driven Chicago digital marketing agency specializing in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay Per Click (PPC), Local Search, Social Media, and Content Marketing services focused on making a measurable difference for our clients and partners.