Figuring out facebook_workshop

“Figuring Out Facebook”

Tuesday March 19th, 7pmMaynard Public Library

Created by Jeremy Robichaud

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!

Getting Started (login or sign Getting Started (login or sign up)up)

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.”

Setting up your profileSetting up your profile

Editing your ProfileEditing your Profile

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

Where to look…Where to look…

Adding or Messaging a Adding or Messaging a FriendFriend

Your NewsfeedYour NewsfeedA collection of stories by or about

your friends.Common story types:

◦Status updates◦Links◦Photos◦Videos◦Check-ins◦Likes◦Friendships◦Events

Getting to your NewsfeedGetting to your Newsfeed

# of likes / comments / shares

Your ProfileYour ProfileOnly shows information about

you along with the posts that YOU have made, pictures YOU have posted, events YOU have created, etc.

Getting to Your ProfileGetting to Your Profile

Profile ViewProfile View

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.

Adding PhotosAdding Photos

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

Changing your Account Changing your Account SettingsSettings

Changing your Privacy Changing your Privacy SettingsSettings

EventsEventsEvents are simply online

invitations to things such as parties, games, fundraisers, etc.

You can either create an event or attend an event.

Creating an EventCreating an Event

Click on “Create Event”Click on “Create Event”

Stuck on something we didn’t Stuck on something we didn’t go over?go over?

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.

Thank you for coming!Thank you for coming!