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Source: Did You Know… 1 BILLION+ Facebook users. Average user has 130 friends. 250 million+ photos are uploaded per day. 604 million+ active users currently access Facebook through their mobile devices. More than 50% log on to Facebook in any given day.

CONTENTS 1.Facebook 2.Groups 3.Pages 4.For Learning? 5.8 Don'ts! 6.8 Do’s! 7.Moving Forward?

FACEBOOK?1

Facebook? Facebook is a social utility that helps people communicate more efficiently with their friends, families and coworkers. Source:

Facebook Stats (As of 16/01/2013) Source:

Facebook Users: Million Facebook Users in Saudi Arabia? (As of 16/01/2013) Facebook Users in Saudi Arabia? (As of 16/01/2013) Source: Last 6 Months Penetration: %

Demographics – Saudi Arabia (As of 16/01/2013) Source: : 71% 29%

Facebook Groups & Pages Closed Groups Courses Projects Ideas Alumni Closed Groups Courses Projects Ideas Alumni Open Communities Promotion & Branding Products Celebrities Self-Promotion Open Communities Promotion & Branding Products Celebrities Self-Promotion

Where to Start? Click Facebook

GROUPS2

Introduction to Facebook Groups

Facebook Groups  Facebook Groups (facebook.com/groups) are online spaces where people can INTERACT, SHARE and COLLABORATE with others.facebook.com/groups  You DON’T NEED TO BE FRIENDS with someone to interact with them in Facebook Groups.  Use Facebook Groups to provide students with ON-DEMAND and MOBILE LEARNING opportunities. Adapted from: LIC:

Privacy on Facebook Groups Adapted from: Content of ‘closed’ groups are private, available only to members of the group. Though, the groups membership list is visible to outsiders. You can change the privacy settings for your group by clicking the “Edit Settings” box located in the top right corner of Facebook Groups. 3 types of Facebook Groups:  Open  Closed (recommended)  Secret

Facebook Groups Features 1.Files Allows you to upload a file (25 MB), or create a Doc (wiki) where people can collectively write and edit notes. 2.Group Chat Allows members of the group to talk to group members in real time, or catch up with the conversation later. 3.Ask Question Allows you or students to poll members of your group and have them share their opinions or add a new question of their own. Adapted from: * Learn more about ‘Ask Question’:

Facebook Groups Features 4.Add Photo / Video Allows you to upload photos and videos, and share them privately with just the members of your group. 5.Events You can use Facebook Events to automatically remind students about upcoming tests, events, and due dates for term papers or projects. 6.Group You can set up an address for your group. s sent to this address will go to all group members. 7.Write Post (Wall) Allows you to easily and quickly share content you find on the web with any of your Facebook Groups. Adapted from:

Learning Beyond the Classroom! “Think of Facebook Groups as an opportunity for you to extend learning outside the walls of the traditional classroom. When you use Facebook Groups to compliment what you teach in the classroom, you are providing students with on- demand and mobile learning opportunities.” Source: F

PageS3

Create a Facebook Page!

Example?

Differences Between Pages & Groups FeaturePagesGroups Make it private (open to members/fans only) NoYes Allows distinct URLs YesNo Indexed by search engines like Google YesNo Admin can access visitor statistics (Insights) YesNo Can be cross-promoted on other fan pages Yes Ability to create events and invitations Yes Add Apps (e.g. Twitter or blog feeds) YesNo Fans/Members can leave comments and “likes” Yes Can send out bulk s to your members’ in boxes NoYes Can create Docs (Wikis) NoYes Group Chat NoYes Information posted on your wall will appear on your fans’ walls YesNo The administrator’s personal information isn’t listed YesNo Adapted from: Slidecast:

So, Why Use Facebook Pages? More FREEDOM to customize DESIGN

Infographic:

FOR LEARNING? 4

Why Not Use Facebook…

PRE-CLASS  Remind and gage how many that will be coming for class/tutorial/event (Event).  Introduce lessons or the content/discussions to be covered (Wall/Docs).  Students post questions before class/tutorial (Wall/Questions). DURING CLASS  Post comments/questions during class/tutorial (Wall/Questions).  Share opinions/resources during class/activities (Wall/Docs/Photos/Video). POST-CLASS /BETWEEN CLASSES  Post reflections/questions/notes after the class (Wall/Questions).  Facilitate discussions on relevant issues (Wall/Questions/Photos).  Students share their learning discoveries/findings (Docs/Photos/Video).  Lecturer/students comments links and resources shared during class (Wall).  Send message reminders/announcements about upcoming quizzes, assignments, etc.  Share informal learning nuggets (Wall/Questions/Docs/Photos/Video). Use Facebook Groups/Pages to Amplify… Adapted from:

AWESOME for Video and/or Photo Assignments!

Use Facebook with LMS? Article: *LMS: Learning Management System

8 Don’ts! 5

Source: 8 Things Educators should… NEVER DO

8 Do’s! 6

Source: 8 Things Educators Should Do…

Moving Forward? 7

 Update your privacy settings.  Get over the term "friend" inviting atmosphere.  Create a Facebook Group (closed) or Page (open) for your course, event or learning activity.  Use Facebook to Update, Share and Engage your students.  Use Facebook for interactive visual assignments.  HAVE FUN!

Use For:  News & Updates  Events  Sharing Resources  Discussions  Communication  Collaboration  Learning  Photos  Videos  Field Trips  Etc. University Strategy? Facebook page for every programme Programmes Facebook page for:  Library  E-Learning  Student Services  Academic Affairs  Alumni  Etc. Dept/Centers  Courses  Student Batches  Communities  Clubs Groups or Pages

Great Starting Point?

Facebook in Education

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