Basic Facebook

An introductory Facebook class for use in a public library.

1. Basic Facebook A handy guide for beginners

2. What is a social network? An electronic means of staying in contact A shared space online A place to post cat pictures , thoughts, and links to online content outside of the social network A set of interconnected profiles

3. Terms Profile: (n)A picture and a set of details about a person I updated my profile to include my favorite music.

4. Terms Friend: (n)Someone you know on Facebook. Mark and I are friends on Facebook. (v)To become friends on Facebook. My boss friended me on Facebook. Friend me on Facebook!

5. Like: (n)A sign of approval on Facebook, typically represented by a . (v)To publically approve of a post, status update, or shared link by marking it with a . My mom liked my new job on Facebook! Terms

6. Share: (n)A link, photo, or outside status update that is added to a Facebook user’s home page or wall. I posted a news story that got 76 shares! (v)To add a link, photo, or outside status update to one’s Facebook home page. I shared a picture of my dog, and now he’s gone viral. Terms

7. Post: (n)A piece of original content. That post is funny. (v)To add a piece of original content to Facebook. I posted a joke today and everyone liked it! Terms

8. Wall: ( n)The area on a profile or page where friends and fans can post content. My mom posted a cat picture on my wall! Terms

9. Post pictures and videos on your wall or the walls of others Update personal information about yourself Connect with friends Control your privacy settings What can I do with Facebook?

10. Let’s see Facebook in action!

11. Questions?