Are you interested in social
networking, but don't know where to begin? Are you curious about
Facebook and wonder why it's so popular? This workshop will introduce
you to the basics of social networking, get you into Facebook for some
hands-on learning and generate plenty of discussion about the
advantages and disadvantages of this phenomenally popular website.
I. What is Facebook?
II. Why learn about Facebook?
III. Setting up a Facebook Account
IV. Privacy and Security
In this workshop participants will:
- learn what Facebook is and how it works
- create a Facebook profile and get hands-on experience in Facebook
- discuss the pros and cons of Facebook use
- explore security and privacy issues surrounding Facebook
By the end of this workshop students will have demonstrated their understanding of the topic by:
- Creating a functional Facebook profile in order to use and explore the social networking site
- Adding content to their profiles in order to create a usable social networking space
and discussing Facebook privacy and security policies/issues in order
to assess risk of using this social networking site
- Reading selected resources in order to evaluate the benefits and disadvantages of Facebook
Students may choose one of the following assignments:
a.) Students will write a short assessment of Facebook's pros and cons. Concepts to consider may include:
- Facebook's role in academic settings (instructors, staff, students)
- Academic versus social-- how integrated should the two worlds be?
- Adult responsibility to educate students about Facebook and privacy issues
- Lines between students/instructors, adults/young adults in social networking
- Productivity issues
- Security questions and concerns
b.) Students will write a short reaction paper to a selected article from the Reading List.
c.) Students will write a short description of why they will continue
to use Facebook and how they will use it (networking, connect with
friends, stay in touch with family).
additional reading options are available under Resources