Facebook - An Introduction
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A simplistic take on what the world's largest social media platform is all about.
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Facebook - An Introduction
- 1. Facebook – An Introduction John Mwenesongole
- 3. Simply put… Facebook is a “social networking website” that allows people to create profiles in order to connect and keep in touch with friends and family. But wait, there is more….
- 4. Facebook also has privacy controls that allow you to control who can access your Facebook page. On your Facebook page, you can do cool stuff like… Share pictures, messages, videos, create/join groups & Send and receive friend requests
- 5. Creating a Facebook Profile Access this website address in your Internet Browser https://www.facebook.com/ or search for Facebook on
- 6. History • Created in 2004 by Harvard student Mark E. Zuckerberg with the help of 2 roommates. • Facebook was originally created for Harvard students, then expanded to other colleges, then to anyone over the age of 18 and currently to anyone 13 years of age and older. Now fast forward to 2017….
- 7. Staggering Statistics! • According to Jackdaw research, Facebook is on track to become the first 2 Billion user company later this year.
- 8. Facebook Business Pages • It goes without saying that any business would want to take advantage of this growing community of users and gain a profit.
- 9. Facebook within Organisations • Many organisations are now using Facebook for internal communication. • This tool can help businesses align corporate goals, drive employee engagement and streamline operations.
- 10. Facebook within Organisations • Facebook is a great way for people to connect and inspire each other. Mentoring groups can be formed within organisations to help staff members develop competencies in leadership, critical thinking, communication, and civic engagement
- 11. Facebook Groups for Internal Collaboration Facilitate collaboration for committees, teams and projects Peer Groups for idea and solution sharingMentoring
- 12. So…are you ready to create a Facebook profile?
Editor's Notes
- Mention the fact that sending friend requests is key to increasing your circle of friendships on Facebook. You will also receive friend requests from those who would like to connect with you and you have the option to accept or reject their requests.
- Briefly share the history of Facebook.
- According to a digital in 2017 Overview report released in Jan 2017 by Hootsuite and We Are Social: 3.77 billion global internet users in 2017, equaling 50% penetration; 2.80 billion global social media users in 2017, equaling 37% penetration; 4.92 billion global mobile users in 2017, equaling 66% penetration; 2.56 billion global mobile social media users in 2017, equaling 34% penetration; 1.61 billion global e-commerce users in 2017, equaling 22% penetration
- Mentoring: Facebook is a great way for people to connect and inspire each other. Mentoring groups can be formed within the BHC to help staff members develop competencies in leadership, critical thinking, communication, and civic engagement etc.