1. Facebook – Schools???

2. Safety
Nobody disputes that the risks of schools using social media are real and not to be taken lightly. But, maybe the best way to keep students and schools safe, online or offline, is to model good practices and teach good practices.

3. Interesting Social Media Stats
50% of Facebook users log into the site everyday
175,000,000 users every 24 hours
Still increasing number of users 40% every 6 months
The fastest growing Facebook segment is those aged 50 and over
700,000 websites have created Facebook content
Average Facebook user has 130 friends
Flickr hosts more than 4 Billion images
Youtube.com is the 2nd largest search engine in the US

4. Facebook Ideas Posting information online
Schedules
Pictures (how many are not seen now)
Information
Journalism class to post their stuff online
Art class their paintings
A video of the soccer team scoring goals
Geocaching hunts and games
Computer class to sustain and making this environment grow

5. Other Ideas
Students have access to faculty and student projects and can get inspiration for their own projects
Students post questions to the wall for a specific faculty member and that faculty member answers the questions
Students comment and ask questions on the class material as the class proceeds. The messages are projected onto a screen, allowing everyone in the class including the teacher to see the messages.

6. Where to start
Listen – Look at and learn from others in your industry.
Common trends? Writing style? Look/feel?
Engage – Post, answer, discuss and comment
Network – Add fans, get followers, link in, ask your readers to participate and respond to their questions

7. Facebook Suggestions Choosing a name for your Page
Use your business name or website address in title
Keep it short and search friendly
Create a unique username (facebook.com/yourname)
Default landing tab
Share your latest news & events
Be creative with pictures & videos
Offer special promotions & discuss your latest sales

8. Six Rules for FaceBook Add new content regularly!
At once per week, no more than 4 posts daily
Make sure it’s relevant to your audience
Anything your customers want to know
Show your personality, be creative
Keep it short
Link to longer content if necessary
Ask for opinions & encourage involvement
Monitor daily and always respond!

9. Sample Pages http://www.facebook.com/ColumbusAcademy

10. LinkedIn Professional Social Network
Over 80 million users in 200 countries
Create a personal profile that includes:
Your basic information, photo and professional background
Recommendations from partners, co-workers or clients
Send messages, update status or share interesting stories
Create a company page that includes:
Company Overview
Key statistics such as: number of employees, location, etc.
Company employees will be listed
Answer questions to showcase your expertise