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Using Facebook to be More Self-Determined
2013 WI Self-Determination ConferenceOctober 30, 2013
Presenters:
Jennifer KuhrSecretaryPeople First Wisconsin
Joshua RyfCommunications DirectorWI-BPDD
Using Facebook to be More Self-Determined
What we will COVER today:1. Advantages2. Features3. Examples4. Do’s and don’ts and staying safe5. Building your network6. Increasing self-determination7. Your next steps
Using Facebook to be More Self-Determined
What we will DO today:1. Learn together2. Brainstorm ideas3. Meet new friends4. Ask questions5. Network with each other6. Have fun7. Get excited to use Facebook!
Question:Do YOU use Facebook?
Using Facebook to be More Self-Determined
What is Facebook?Free social networking tool
Using Facebook to be More Self-Determined
What is a social network?Also referred to as social media, this is a website that helps you communicate with other people.
Brainstorm:Name some social media
sites you use or have heard of
Question:What are the advantages
of using social media?
Using Facebook to be More Self-Determined
What are the advantages of social media?Easy to set-up and useHelps you stay connected/feel less isolatedImmediate and mobileMakes it easy to learn and share(Usually) free or cheap (Facebook is free!)Safe place to express yourselfParticipate in another communityAutomatic notifications (like birthdays)
Using Facebook to be More Self-Determined
How do you get started with Facebook?
Go to Facebook.com, create an account and add your info
Using Facebook to be More Self-Determined
Where do you use Facebook?ComputeriPadSmartphone
Using Facebook to be More Self-Determined
Different types of accountsProfile page (personal)Business page (organization or company)Group (for people with a similar interest)
Facebook Features:Personal Account
Quiz:Facebook Terms
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Profile Photo
Cover Photo
About TimelineHistory
Ads
Chat
Ticker
The Toolbar
Friend RequestsMessagesNotificationsHome (newsfeed)Your name (profile page)PrivacySettings
Home=Newsfeed
Timeline
About
Photos (all in one place)
Friends
Send messages (similar to email)
Posting
Question:What are some things that you could post?
What you can postYour status, including where you arePhotosVideosLinksEvents
Posting example (likes, comments & shares)
People can share with you on your timelineAnd then you can:• Like• Comment• Share
Stay in touch with family
Events Page
History
Did we miss any of the Facebook features?
Other types of pages:Business and Groups
Business (aka pages)
Business – admin panel
Business – analytics
Groups
Handout:Cheat Sheet
FacebookDo’s and Don’ts
Do’sConnect with family and friendsMake positive commentsEncourage othersUse common sense when postingAny others?
Question:What are some don’ts?
Do NOT:Post inappropriate photos or languageBe a cyber bullyPost photos of other people without permissionPost personal info, like:• Credit card info• Where you bank• How much money you have• Your home addressFriend someone you haven’t actually met
Staying safe:• Only post stuff that you want everyone to see• Don’t mention your location• Be careful with your home address, family
members’ names, and your birthday (identify theft)
• Monitor photos you are tagged in• Don’t put your phone number in your profile• Don’t post about upcoming vacations for trips
(why not?)• Other ideas for staying safe?
Staying safe:Set-up your privacy settings
Building Your Social Network
Some strategies to build your network:• Connect with your friends on Facebook• Make new friends at the SD Conference• Be active in your community and friend the
people you become friends with• Like organizations that have a mission you’re
interested in• Be active online: add your comments to posts
that you are passionate about• Share useful information• Other ideas?
Increasing Self-Determination with
Facebook: Learning & Sharing
Learning• Like people and groups that provide useful
information that you can learn from• See how other people use Facebook to have a
voice• Follow issues that will affect you• Groups to like:• Self-Advocacy Online• ASAN• People First• BPDD• DRW
Share what you learn and raise awarenessYou’ve built your network and learned new information, so share it!• Share articles, photos, and videos that
promote self-determination• Post about how you use the six degrees in
your life (e.g. are you making choices?)• Continue to build your networkThe more people are online talking about self-determination, the better
Question:What are Your Next
Steps?
Report Back: Next Steps
Handout:Friend Me Sheet
(add your next steps to the back of this)
See us for help!• Setting up accounts• Adding info• Starting pages• Learning more
Thank You for attending!
Now go raise awareness about self-determination!