Hello
Warm greetings on the occasion of the #LGC10 celebrations! 
- Have you seen some Connect posts where the text is highlighted, but you don’t know how to highlight text?
- Do you want to add a footnote[1] to your post but are unsure how to insert it or why it is useful?
- Are you trying to insert a table in your Connect post but facing difficulties while doing so?
- How can I get text like this?
- How and when should I use the blur spoiler feature?
- How to add a poll to your post
- Are you also undecided about when to use tags like Sustainability or Women@LocalGuides under the Connections and Celebrations categories, and when the same tags should be used under Google Maps Contribution Stories?
If your answer to any of these questions related to writing a post on Local Guides Connect is yes, then this Meet-up cum Workshop—part of #LocalGuides11 and #Connect@10—is for you!
Additional questions related to the topic will also be addressed during the session.
This hands-on meet-up cum workshop aims to build practical skills for writing quality Connect posts and meet-up proposals, helping Local Guides express their ideas clearly, creatively, and impactfully.
The workshop will be conducted in hybrid mode, allowing both in-person and virtual participation, with continuous mentor support.
Date & Time
18th January (Sunday)
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (IST)
Mode: Hybrid (in-person + virtual)
Agenda
11:00 – 11:30 AM | Inaugural Session
- The inaugural session will begin with #LGC10 celebrations
- Introduction of Meet-up Participants
- Introduction to the workshop theme
- Brief overview of the day’s activities
11:30 – 12:00 PM | Understanding Connect Tags
- What are Connect tags and why they matter
- Introduction to different Connect tags
- When and where to use specific tags
- Relationship between topic selection and correct tagging
- Common mistakes to avoid while tagging
12:00 – 12:30 PM | Live Demonstration: Writing a Connect Post
Live demo of writing a Connect post & meet-up proposal, covering:
- Selecting a topic
- Structuring content
- Text formatting options available while writing a post on Connect
- Inserting links, photos, and videos
- Best practices for readability and engagement
12:30 – 1:00 PM | Topic Selection Activity
- Participants select their own topic for:
A Connect post or
A meet-up proposal - Guidelines on using maximum features demonstrated during the session
- Clarification of expectations for the workshop writing task
1:00 – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break
1:30 – 3:30 PM | Draft Preparation Session
- Participants begin writing their Connect post or meet-up proposal
- In-person participants work on-site
- Virtual participants may log off and write independently
- Resource persons remain available online throughout
- Participants can join anytime to ask questions or resolve difficulties
3:30 – 3:45 PM | Tea Break
3:45 – 4:30 PM | Writing Session Continued
- Refinement of drafts
- Improving structure, clarity, and presentation
- One-on-one guidance and troubleshooting
- Final touches to posts and proposals
4:30 – 5:00 PM | Valedictory & Feedback Session
- Participant reflections
- Key takeaways from the workshop
- Feedback and suggestions
- Encouragement to publish posts on Connect
- Closing remarks
Expected Outcomes
- Participants will publish or be ready to publish a Connect post
- Improved understanding of tags and formatting
- Increased confidence in hosting and proposing meet-ups
- Enhanced quality of content shared on Local Guides Connect
Helpful Resources
Crafting Quality Posts on Connect: Suggested Practices
Formatting your topic to look nicer
Connect Tags and Best Practices for Using Them
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