1. The document provides tips for safely using Facebook including friending only people you know, learning how to use privacy settings to control what information is shared, and avoiding bullying or inappropriate behavior online. 2. It recommends managing posts, tags, and information others share about you as well as limiting time spent on Facebook and keeping contact details private. 3. Key advice includes creating a strong password, knowing when to use private messages versus public posts, and reporting any harassment or issues to Facebook.

1. Facebook 101: Follow These Rules Online, and You’ll
Be Just Fine!
Presented By: Liz Adamski, Isabella Diaz, Brittany Homcha, Rachel Presley, and Kaylyn Schneider
1. Log into www.facebook.com with email and password Elizabeth Adamski • Use facebook to talk to friends and
riend only people you know
Isabella Diaz people you know. Try to avoid ‘friending’
2. You will arrive at the home screen. Locate the account drop down menu at the top right corner of the people just to collect a larger number
webpage. Brittany Homcha of friends.
Rachel Presley
3. Select “Privacy Settings” within the drop down menu.
lways monitor wall posts Kaylyn Schneider • Learn how to use security settings:
4. The privacy settings screen will provide you with 3 main options: Public, Friends and Custom. knowing what information you are
sharing with others will keep you safer.
5. Select the “Friends” choice.
hat responsibly • Don’t bully others online through
6. To access specialty settings, you may choose from the menu below: facebook. If you are being harassed,
seek help, and always report anything
How to Connect- helps you control friend requests, wall posts, and messaging
• that you think is inappropriate.
nable public search protection How Tags Work- gives you options to control any post, picture, or “check-in” you are tagged in.
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• Manage what information others
Apps and Websites- controls Apps you download and customize websites facebook suggests for
• post about you. This includes pictures,
you. check-ins, and comments written on
your wall.
lock any suspicious users
* Disable public search
• Limit the time you spend on
• Limit The Audience for Past Posts- controls who is allowed to see past posts prior to changing facebook. It may be a fun way to pass
settings. the time but spending time with people
bscurity is key; don’t tag me in person is always more enjoyable.
Block People and Apps- gives you an option to block a person or App so that it can no longer access
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your profile.
• Create a strong password (one you
nly post appropriate pictures won’t forget!) and keep it private.
• Know when to send a message or use
a wall post. Messages are better for
eep contact information minimal personal or private matters, while wall
posts are very public.