2. Facebook profile Individual Private Facebook page Organizations, brands, schools, etc. Being used as a website Public Facebook group Topical interests Can be set up to be private or public Ex: collaborative teacher group, student project groups

3. Student Usage 75% of Americans use facebook Ages 15-24 are biggest users 60% of Americans have smart phones Biggest users of social media Be Where They Are Students don’t have to proactively visit another website or remember the URL Students see posts in their feed “Saw it on facebook”

4. Facilitates Interaction Students can comment, like, post, share Furthering the classroom Questions, news articles, interesting facts, video clips Notifications You know everything that happens on your page Creates real-time interaction

5. User Friendly May already have a personal account Familiar to students and parents Accessible Teachers, parents and students check facebook frequently On phone, home computer, text updates, etc.

6. Records Look back to see what you did in previous years What got most interaction What worked well, what didn’t Students can look back to review Remembrance for students

7. It’s Free! No hosting fees No registration fees Reliable

8. Lessons Notes, slides, Smart Board presentations, etc. Easy posting through Scribd or Slide Share Assignments Accessible to students and parents Great for when students are absent

9. Extensions Post later Add to content learned in class Extra information, interesting facts, video clips, articles Extra Credit Post questions, student discussions, etc. Surveys Multiple choice questions to decipher opinions, begin discussions, enhance learning, etc.

10. Student Work Display projects, activities, achievements Reminders Help students remember To complete the assignment To study for an upcoming test or quiz To attend school activities

11. Start Today Do not be afraid Communicating, just like email, phone call, conference Another way to reach students Be consistent Do not over do or under do Do not repost the same thing twice in one day Do not wait too long to post or post too early in the day Available on your work computer after school

12. Ideas, Questions, Tips Facebook Teachers Group? Email angelinah@straffordschools.net