By Michael Downing, Adviser
Work smarter, not harder.
I believe that we can all be wildly productive if we keep in mind that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. That’s not to say we should take shortcuts. It’s more about focus—cutting out anything that would overcomplicate the task at hand. More on this as we progress. For now, let me get to my first post related to Keystone Training.
One of the methods I use to generate text is to simply compose by using my phone. To put this entry together, I opened my Gmail app and clicked “compose.” Then I activated the microphone and did a verbal brain dump. I emailed the content to myself and now I’m in the process of cleaning it up.
My vision for students walking into the Keystone office: Lots of training, followed by productivity. Areas of training will include the following:
WordPress training so that incoming writers can set up their own blogs and start writing and exploring topics that are of interest to them while also keeping an eye on campus news events by dialing into the Daily Brief and talking to students, faculty, and staff. Check out my Keystone Training Video.
As part of covering topics of interest, it’s a good idea to set up a Google Alert in order to get story leads on areas of interest.
In addition to WordPress, we’re also going to provide training on creating a YouTube Channel because we want student writers to set up a YouTube channel for themselves so that they can publish videos.
Photography training will also be provided so that students can take and include images with any stories they write. Along with this, we encourage setting up a folder of images on Google Images so that you can have it as part of your professional portfolio. Check out mine on Flickr.
We are also going to help students set up LinkedIn accounts and assist with resumes.
It’s all about aligning credential development with personal/professional interests, along with covering campus news. Lots of learning and productivity. Hope you will attend the sessions and begin developing material for publication.
My Writing Wanderland 
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