facts about facebook
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A guide for parents on what Facebook is all about.TRANSCRIPT
The Facts about Facebook
Sofia Portela
EDTC 631
What is Facebook? Facebook is a social networking
website that has been visited over 26 million times since its creation in 2004
What is Facebook? Facebook is a social networking
website that has been visited over 26 million times since its creation in 2004
Creator: Mark Zuckerberg, then 23, Harvard student
What is Facebook? Facebook is a social networking website that
has been visited over 26 million times since its creation in 2004
Creator: Mark Zuckerberg, then 23, Harvard student
Originally created just for college students
What is Facebook? Facebook is a social networking website that has
been visited over 26 million times since its creation in 2004
Creator: Mark Zuckerberg, then 23, Harvard student
Originally created just for college students
An example of Web 2.0
What is Web 2.0?
To put it simply, Web 2.0 is the name given to websites that facilitate communication and information sharing.
Examples of Web 2.0 Websites
Social Networking Sites– Myspace.com– Facebook.com
Examples of Web 2.0 Websites
Social Networking Sites– Myspace.com– Facebook.com
Video Sharing Sites– Youtube.com
Examples of Web 2.0 Websites
Social Networking Sites– Myspace.com– Facebook.com
Video Sharing Sites– Youtube.com
Wikis– Wikispaces.com
Examples of Web 2.0 Websites
Social Networking Sites– Myspace.com– Facebook.com
Video Sharing Sites– Youtube.com
Wikis– Wikispaces.com
Blogs– Blogger.com
Which type of Web 2.0 websites do YOU use (not your children)?
We will be visiting an online polling website.
You will be text messaging (free of charge) to vote on which websites you are most familiar with.
Screen shot of the website we would visit during the presentation
Congratulations!
By participating in our web poll you have participated in a Web 2.0 activity.
For some, this may be your first experience. I hope it was easy and enjoyable!
Now, back to Facebook…
Why is Facebook so popular?
Effective way to keep in touch with friends, especially with friend request and friend suggestion features.
Why is Facebook so popular?
Easy access via computer or Internet-access equipped cell phones.
Why is Facebook so popular?
Ability to input update status to see what your friends are currently doing.
Why is Facebook so popular?
Access to pictures posted by friends and the ability to comment on them.
Why is Facebook so popular?
It’s a way to find old friends and meet new people.
Are children safe on Facebook?
The safety of your children on Facebook is up to you and your children.
Are children safe on Facebook?
The safety of your children on Facebook is up to you and your children.
Facebook has numerous safety features available. Sit down with your child and decide which features are the most beneficial and applicable.
Facebook Safety Features
Include, but not limited to:– Control who can friend request you
Facebook Safety Features
Include, but not limited to:– Control who can friend request you
– Set profile to “private” so only your approved friends can see your profile
Facebook Safety Features
Include, but not limited to:– Control who can friend request you
– Set profile to “private” so only your approved friends can see your profile
– Block your name from search queries
Facebook Safety Features
Include, but not limited to:– Control who can friend request you
– Set profile to “private” so only your approved friends can see your profile
– Block your name from search queries
– Control the amount of personal information shared with friends
Facebook Threats
Child Predators
Facebook Threats
Child Predators Cyberbullies
Facebook Threats
Child Predators Cyberbullies Posting inappropriate pictures that could
negatively impact your child in the future
Facebook Threats
Child Predators Cyberbullies Posting inappropriate pictures that could
negatively impact your child in the future Phishing: A form of tricking users to
providing user name and password information
Are children safe on Facebook? Keep in mind: Anyone can join Facebook,
including you!
Are children safe on Facebook? Keep in mind: Anyone can join Facebook,
including you!
Safety features can be easily set, but they can also be easily changed. Establish a line of communication with your children to help them understand why they need to stay safe.
Accessing Safety Features
Accessing Safety Features
Benefits of Facebook
Individuals can easily keep in touch with friends and family
Benefits of Facebook
Individuals can easily keep in touch with friends and family
Access is free
Benefits of Facebook
Individuals can easily keep in touch with friends and family
Access is free Students can network with students
who have the same interests
Benefits of Facebook
Individuals can easily keep in touch with friends and family
Access is free Students can network with students
who have the same interests May be a beneficial way for students to
break out of their “shell”
Disadvantages of Facebook
Risk of personal information falling into the wrong hands
Disadvantages of Facebook
Risk of personal information falling into the wrong hands
Unwanted contact from potentially harmful individuals
Disadvantages of Facebook
Risk of personal information falling into the wrong hands
Unwanted contact from potentially harmful individuals
Accessing Facebook at inappropriate times such as via cell phone during school hours.
Now Let’s Show You!
Examining a Mock Facebook Profile
At this point, the presenter would access Facebook
Where Can You Learn More?
Facebook:
Commonsensemedia.org/facebook-parents
Expertvillage.com/video-series/1261_facebook-use.htm
Facebookadvice.com
Facebookforparents.org
Myparentsjoinedfacebook.com
Where Can You Learn More?
Web 2.0:
Commoncraft.com
Go2web20.net/
tinyurl.com/6a9p46
tinyurl.com/cmzpmk
tweeternet.com
Where Can You Learn More?
Internet Safety:
Ed.gov/pubs/parents/internet/index.html
ikeepsafe.org
Netsmartz.org/netparents.htm
Safeteens.com
Wiredsafety.org/parent.html
Webliography
All the websites listed and referenced during this presentation will be available in handouts following the presentation.
Thank You For Your Participation!
Example of a popular friend tagging activity on Facebook