Facebook is a social networking website that allows users to create profiles to connect with friends and family and share photos, videos, and personal information. It was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and initially launched at Harvard before expanding to other universities and the public. The mission of Facebook is to make the world more open and connected by giving people the power to share. While Facebook allows users to connect with others, it is important for users to adjust privacy settings and be cautious about sharing private information publicly.

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2. So what's all the Hype?
What exactly is Facebook®?
• Facebook® is a “social networking website”
• Facebook® is a free service that allows you to
create an online page to connect with friends,
family, or make new friends with anyone
anywhere.
• On your Facebook® page you can share
pictures, personal information , messages,
videos , join groups and add applications.

4. History
• Facebook® was founded in 2004 by Harvard student Mark
E. Zuckerberg with help from his roommates Dustin
Moskovitz and Chris Hughes.
• Facebook® was originally for Harvard students then
expanded to other colleges then to anyone over the age of
18, and now currently to anyone 13 years of age or older.
• Company Overview:
“Facebook's mission is to give people the power to share
and make the world more open and connected.”

5. Facebook® is a social networking website. You
can access Facebook® by login into
www.facebook.com and this is what you will see….

6. What is Social Networking?
Social Networking is defined as:
• A social network service focuses on building online
communities of people who share interests and/or activities, or
who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of
others
by wikipedia.com
• This is where people develop networks of friends and
associates. It forges and creates links between different people.
A social network can form a key element of collaborating and
networking
by edublog.org

7. You may ask….
How can I be sure my students or
child is safe on Facebook® or any
other social networking sites?
Lets explore…

8. Privacy Policy
Major points available on facebook.com:
1. You should have control over your personal information.
Facebook® helps you share information with your friends and
people around you. You choose what information you put in
your profile, including contact and personal information,
pictures, interests and groups you join. And you control the
users with whom you share that information through the privacy
settings on the Privacy page.
2. Children between 13-18
Facebook® recommends that minors 13 years of age or older
ask their parents for permission before sending any information
about themselves to anyone over the Internet.
3. Sharing Your Information with Third Parties
Facebook® share your information with third parties under the
following circumstances: 1) reasonably necessary to offer the
service, 2) legally required or, 3) permitted by you.

9. Staying safe on Facebook®/ Internet
Available on www.facebook.com/safety/ :
Some important safety tips when using Facebook®:
• Keep the amount of private information you post to a minimum.
• Never post information like your address, birthday, telephone
number, class schedule, or anything else that you would not want
a stranger to know.
• Keep your password a secret
• Make sure to adjust your privacy setting so only people you want
to review you page can
• Block and report anyone that sends you unwanted or
inappropriate communications

10. Advantages and Disadvantages of
Facebook®:
Advantages:
• It’s a social network- It’s a great way to keep in touch with
friends and also make new friends. You can meet people
with your same interest or hobbies, and even connect with
people in your same field of study or job.
• Facebook® allows you to share information and photos, you
can blog about a topic of interest, and you can also connect
to other applications like, Twitter or Flickr.
• Facebook® allows people to connect, to learn from each
other, to discuss issues, viewpoints and share advice. You
can also join groups having similar likes and dislikes.

11. Disadvantages:
• Sharing too much private information could become a problem
so share only what you are comfortable with sharing. Through
your privacy settings you can control what you share.

12. Fun Facts
• Facebook® has over 200 million users
• Over 70% of Facebook® users are outside the United States
• The average person has 120 friends on Facebook®
• More than 3.5 billion minutes are spent on Facebook® each day
• The fastest growing demographic is those 35 years old and older
• Slogan “Facebook® helps you connect and share with the people
in your life.”

13. Hope you enjoyed this presentation…