Facebook 101
Presentation by the Internet
Safety Ad-hoc Committee
The Necessity of Facebook 101
• Education of students on positive and negative
outcomes of using Facebook
• Encourages staff members to stay current with
today‟s student culture and issues
• Assist students in developing safety precautions
related to online social networks and journals
• Analysis of Maslow‟s Hierarchy of Needs in
relation to this pro-active response to Facebook
The Content of Facebook 101
•Analysis of current research and other available
documents
•Knowledge of recent events on our campus and other
campuses
•Education of students and the process of coming to
personal conclusions on the use of Facebook for each
individual student
•Awareness of the judicial process the institution can take
when Facebook is used in improper ways
•Encouragement of constructive use of Facebook for the
benefit of the campus community
Assessment and Evaluation of
Facebook 101
•Continuation of the Internet Safety Ad-hoc Committee in
order to stay on top of current needs in relation to social
networks
• Determination of whether or not learning outcomes were
met through the use of this program using surveys
following the completion of the tutorial and orientation
session.
•Possibly organize focus groups during the second
semester in order to discuss the impact of Facebook.
•Utilize student response to alter orientation and tutorial in
the future.
Faculty/Staff Awareness
• Faculty and staff are subject to institutional policies.
Policies may be different at various colleges and
universities, faculty/staff must be aware of the policies
of Diversity College. Faculty/Staff Handbooks are
provided by Human Resources
• Over half of college students use Facebook and it has
become one of the top ten most visited sites daily
• Facebook has the right sell student, faculty, &/or staff
information from a profile at their discretion, a profile
today can affect students, faculty, and staff years later
• Pictures and other images posted become public
property
• Diversity College has the expectation that Facebook
will be used in an professional and educational manner
by all constituents. Questions regarding the Diversity
College Code of Ethics can be found in the Student
Handbook
Orientation Session
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Orientation Session Agenda
• Welcome to Students
• Learning Outcomes of Session
• What‟s out there?
• Benefits and Positive Ways to Utilize
Facebook
Orientation Session
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Agenda Continued
• Why is Facebook so Popular?
• The Ins and Outs of Facebook
- How to create an account
- What‟s in a profile?
• Keeping Yourself Safe on Facebook
• Discussion Groups
Orientation Session
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Learning Outcomes
• Understanding of online profiles, directories,
journals, and other online communities
• Appreciation for the benefits of Facebook and
other online communities
• Awareness of social and safety issues pertaining
to Facebook
• Understanding of institutional policies in regards
to using Facebook
• Opportunity to discuss Facebook issues with
peers and administrative staff
Orientation Session
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What’s Out There
• MySpace
• Xanga
• Livejournal
• Blogger
• Facebook
• Etc.
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Benefits and Positive Ways to Utilize Facebook
• Contact classmates to establish a study date
• A way of self-expression for students to show interest in
certain groups and activities
• Connects students who share similar interests outside of
the classroom
• A way to stay in touch with friends from high school
• An avenue for students to post announcements about
student organization meetings, elections, events, and
etc.
• Assist in the recruitment of new Fraternity and Sorority
members
Orientation Session
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Why is Facebook So Popular?
• Part of the student culture at Diversity College
• Removes awkwardness of first meetings
• Efficient way of obtaining information
• Nice change from AIM and/or email
• Easy way of keeping in touch with old and new
friends
• Form of self-expression
Orientation Session
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How to create a Facebook account
• Complete the online tutorial with at least a “B”, as
account creation requires your name@dc.edu
email address
• Sign up on www.Facebook.com using your
name@dc.edu email address and create a
password
• Create your profile
• Set privacy restrictions
• Search for people you know and request friends
• Other things to do on Facebook
Orientation Session
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What’s in a profile?
• Basic information: name, sex, year, major,
birthdate,
residence, and more
• Contact information
• Personal information: interests, relationship
status, etc.
• Professional information
• Groups
• Photos
• The Wall
• Advertisements on the sidebar
Orientation Session
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Keeping Yourself Safe on Facebook
•Any photos you post on Facebook are NOT protected and become
public property.
•Do NOT list your phone number, address, or other personal
information. This could make you prone to identity theft.
•Do NOT post your class schedule. This allows individuals to know
when you will be coming and going from your home.
•Set up your profile so that only your “friends” can access your
information and photos.
•Keep your password in a safe place and do NOT share your
password.
•Contact an institutional administrator immediately if you feel unsafe
or concerned regarding your Facebook or other online community
profile.
Orientation Session
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Discussion Excerpt 1
“Virginia Commonwealth security officers have received
several notifications of Facebook being used to abet “
„cyberstalking‟ — using the Web to harass people or dig up
information on them. So far, the university has been
lucky to avoid serious incidents, says Mr. Rhone.”
Excerpt taken from the following article:
http://chronicle.com/weekly/v52/i20/20a03801.htm
Orientation Session
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Discussion Excerpt 2
"People are putting a lot of really personal information
online," says Mr. O'Leary, who is himself a Facebook
user. "When I need a friend‟s cell phone number, I go on
Facebook, and at least half the time I can just find it right
there."
Excerpt taken from the following article:
http://chronicle.com/weekly/v52/i20/20a03801.htm
Orientation Session
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Discussion Excerpt 3
Mr. Parham, at Penn State, says he has seen "a
handful of incidents, five or six, in which people have
been harassed or stalked." In at least some cases, he
says, the victims could have prevented the abuse if
they had been more vigilant about their online activity.
Excerpt taken from the following article:
http://chronicle.com/weekly/v52/i20/20a03801.htm
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The next part of this process is to complete the Facebook
101 Tutorial in order to receive your institutional email
address. This can be completed on any on-campus
computer.
Thank you for participating in the Facebook 101 Orientation
Presentation. If you have any questions or comments,
please direct them towards the Internet Safety Ad-hoc
Committee at this time.
Please take time to fill out the Orientation Session
Evaluation. We greatly appreciate your feedback!
Our committee has created a tutorial for
students to take prior to gaining access to
their name@dc.edu email address. The
intent of this tutorial program is to educate
students on the uses and abuses of websites,
such as Facebook. Students must read
several scenarios and answer True/False
Questions. The purpose of providing case
studies is for students to question their
personal understanding of the this website
and subsequent consequences. Students will
also be provided with articles written on
Facebook and the ability to read more
information on the topic. Students must
complete with at least an 80% score or they
will be required to retake the tutorial. We
have provided several examples of
Scenarios, Questions, and Articles that would
be a portion of the tutorial.
Tutorial
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Congratulations on your decision to
attend Diversity College! Due to the
buzz surrounding Facebook and its
use at colleges and universities
across the campus, we ask you to
go through this tutorial and learn
some new facts!
Tutorial
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Read each scenario carefully because you will need to
answer True/False questions that follow. You will be
awarded a score at the end of the tutorial based on the
number of answers you get correct. If you do not
score above an 80% on the questions, you will need to
retake the tutorial until you have an 80% passing
score. Good luck and enjoy!
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Scenario A
You notice one day on your friend‟s profile she is a member of a
group entitled “Sitters and Knitters.” Your grandma taught you to knit
when you were younger and you love knit when you have the time.
You had no idea that your friend also liked to knit and are looking
forward meeting others who like the same activity that you do (who
knew there are other people who like to knit at college?). You join
the group and discover there are 25 other people who also enjoy
knitting. What can you do?
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Question 1
At Diversity College, students can create their own registered
student organization if there are at least 10 students interested.
True
False
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Answer 1
True. If there is not an organization already existing at Diversity
College, a minimum of 10 students can create their own
organization with the help of a faculty/staff advisor. Facebook is a
great way to meet people at a campus with similar interests as you.
Tutorial
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Scenario B
After living with your roommate for the first few weeks you came
across her “hidden” location of her Facebook password. While she
is out of town for the weekend you decide to explore her Facebook
account. As a joke you decide to write funny and mean messages
on all of her friends‟ walls and change her picture to a pornographic
image. Your roommate gets back from the weekend and later
discovers she has not been hired by Residential Life as an RA due
to inappropriate information on her Facebook profile. She logged
into her account to discover the pornographic image and accuses
you of changing her picture. You explain it was only a “joke” but she
is furious. What happens now?
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Question 2
Your roommate is unable to request Diversity College to be
involved in this situation because you “found” the password and did
not intend to use it maliciously.
True
False
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Answer 2
False. Diversity College can investigate the incident under it‟s policy
on lying and theft of another student‟s identification and password.
If convicted sanctions could be as severe as suspension from the
University.
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Question 3
Facebook is a secure site therefore any information you provide
about yourself will remain private. Employers are unable to use
information obtained through Facebook during the hiring process.
True
False
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Answer 3
False. Not only can on-campus employers use Facebook as a
means to acquire information on you, but employers may be alumni
of Diversity College and have access to Facebook profiles.
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http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2005/11/11-10-05tdc/11-10-05dnews-
09.asp
http://www.thenortherner.com/media/paper527/news/2005/11/02/News/Facebo
ok.Postings.Photos.Incriminate.Dorm.PartyGoers-
1042037.shtml?norewrite&sourcedomain=www.thenortherner.com
Students are being held accountable for what is on their Facebook
profile! Check out these links to read one article about students at
Penn State University who are being identified, and sanctioned,
because their Facebook profiles connect them to an incident where
students rushed the field after a football game.
The other link is to a story where Northern Kentucky is taking judicial
action against students who had Facebook pictures of them drinking
alcohol in a residence hall while being underage.
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http://www.redandblack.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/12/06/439512618c11c
Beware of future employers! Check out this link to read an article
about how graduating students are being affected by Facebook
when they are looking for jobs.
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Scenario C
As the public relations chair for a student organization on campus
you are in charge of creating publicity for your upcoming
philanthropy event. You are trying to think of something unique that
students will notice other than just posters around campus. What
can you do?
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Question 4
Facebook can be used to advertise events on your campus.
True
False
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Answer 4
True. Facebook has an announcement feature where students can
provide a variety of relevant links or information regarding an event
to people at the schools on your network. Although these
announcements do cost a small fee, the advertisement will be seen
when students log in to Facebook. With 60% of students logging in
on a daily basis, that means your ad will be seen A LOT!
http://tsl.pomona.edu/index.php?article=1148
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Question 5
Diversity College has access to view and regulate the events your
organization publicizes on Facebook.
True
False
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Answer 5
True. If Diversity College is made aware of events posted on
Facebook, which violates any college policy you and/or your
organization may be held accountable.
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Scenario D
You provides personal information for others to read on your
Facebook profile, including your phone number, daily schedule, and
housing information. You feel that the information is beneficial for
your friends to read and a way to meet other students on campus.
You have a biology lecture with a student who you often sits next to.
The two of you have worked together on in-class group projects and
become acquaintances. Late one evening the student, appearing
drunk, pounds on your residence hall door asking you to open the
room door. You ask the student to leave you alone and make a
point to no longer sit by them during class. However, the student
begins to call your cell phone and appearing outside of the buildings
after classes. What can you do?
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Question 6
Posting on Facebook is separate from the University website. The
University can not hold me accountable for information I provide
online.
True
False
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Answer 6
False. According to the Student Code of Conduct students serve as
representatives of Diversity College when associated with the
name@dc.edu email address. Policy violations expressed through
Facebook can lead to investigation through the University judicial
system.
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Question 7
You can file a stalking petition through the Student Conduct Board
based on the information the student was able to gain through
Facebook.
True
False
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Answer 7
True. You can file a petition through the Student Conduct Board.
Diversity College has a low tolerance for stalking, therefore takes all
cases seriously no matter how the personal information is obtained.
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Question 8
You posted information on the site with the intentions for your
friends use only. You can monitor which students have access to
your information.
True
False
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Answer 8
True. Facebook provides you with the option to limit who has
visibility of your information. Under the “My Privacy” menu item you
are able to control who has access to view your profile.
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Thank you for completing the Facebook 101 Tutorial. For records of
the committee that designed this tutorial, please answer the
following questions:
In taking this tutorial, did you gain any new information regarding the
use of Facebook? If so, what did you learn?
After taking this tutorial, will you make different choices when logging in
to Facebook? If so, what differences?
Thank you for your time and consideration
of this presentation and the upcoming
Facebook educational program. We look
forward to hearing your comments and
suggestions!
After completing this project, we have
seen the positive impact that Facebook
can have on our students, and we want to
take a proactive approach to education
our First-Year students on the uses and
abuses of Facebook.
The Internet Safety Ad-Hoc Committee has
enjoyed this experience and looks forward
to working with you in the future!