figuring out facebook_workshop
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Why use Facebook?Why use Facebook?Plan an eventGarner support for a causeCheck out what your friends are up to todayFind the phone number of an old friendRemember everyone’s birthdayLearn more about an organization or
business. ◦ Can also get coupons and special offers!
Show off pictures from your latest vacationCan be linked to a smartphonePlus much more!
Glossary of Facebook Glossary of Facebook TermsTermsProfile- YOUR page with your info,
photos, videos, list of friends, and whatever else you want to include.
Post- message of 420 characters or less
Wall- where you and your friends post to your profile
“like”- Button used to indicate appreciation without having to add a comment.
News feed- A collection of stories by or about your friends. continuous stream of updates from other people’s “walls.”
Some Items You Can Put in Some Items You Can Put in Your ProfileYour Profile
Profile pictureEducation (High School/College)EmployersHometown / Current TownRelationships / FamilyLanguages spokenReligionPolitical viewsContact info (e-mail address, phone
number, website, Twitter handle, etc)Favorite quotationsA short blurb about yourself (no more
than 1-2 paragraphs)
Connecting with Friends and Connecting with Friends and FamilyFamily3 Tools to find them…
1.) Facebook Friend Finder- scans your e-mail address book for people that are already on Facebook
2.) People You May Know- shows names of people you likely know. Selected based on where you live/work/friends in common, etc.
3.) Search - this is used if you already have a name in mind to look for
Your NewsfeedYour NewsfeedA collection of stories by or about
your friends.Common story types:
◦Status updates◦Links◦Photos◦Videos◦Check-ins◦Likes◦Friendships◦Events
Your ProfileYour ProfileOnly shows information about
you along with the posts that YOU have made, pictures YOU have posted, events YOU have created, etc.
PhotosPhotosClick on “Photos” on the left side.Click “Add Photos”Locate the photo on your hard
drive.Give the photo a name and/or
put it in an album of photos.Add a date that the photo was
taken.
Click on “Add Photos.” Select Click on “Add Photos.” Select photos from your computer.photos from your computer.
Account Settings vs. Privacy Account Settings vs. Privacy SettingsSettingsChange your
Facebook usernameAdd/change
networks you belong to
Change your password/ add a security question
Change your primary e-mail for messages related to Facebook account
Privacy SettingsLimit who can look you up (friends, friends of friends, anyone, only certain people)Limit what content certain people can see on your account Block certain users from seeing anything
EventsEventsEvents are simply online
invitations to things such as parties, games, fundraisers, etc.
You can either create an event or attend an event.
Staying Safe on FacebookStaying Safe on FacebookBe careful what you post on
Facebook. Depending on your security settings, ANYONE might be able to see what you post.
Be cautious about sharing personal info.
Adjust security settings to a level you feel comfortable with.
Block and report anyone who sends you unwanted or inappropriate communication.