Presentation on using Facebook in an educational context.

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12/11/2014 Social Networking - Facebook
Safe and effective use for learning & teaching – post 16 education
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Session objectives
» Explore the benefits and address eSafety
and eSafeguarding concerns
» Look at how Facebook pages and groups
can be used
» Understand privacy settings
» Jisc Legal advice
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So - What is it ?
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Facebook is a global social network used by
12.1% of the world’s population. (1)
It’s popularity is defined by the opportunities
it gives to its users to communicate,
collaborate and share in a way that has never
been possible before.
(1) (2012) Internetworldstats.com accessed Decmeber 2013
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Ok - so why use it?
» It is fast becoming the preferred method
of communication
» It is accessible from any internet enabled device
» It is easy to use
» Learners are familiar with the interface and
functionality
» Supports collaborative & creative work practices
» Supports the development of digital literacy skills
» A vehicle for advocating safe and responsible use of
internet technologies
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Drawbacks
» Learners / staff could be subject to
inappropriate behaviours
» Blurring private / personal both for learners &
staff
» Potential for personal information to be
compromised
» Additional learning platform to support
» Steeper learning curve for staff
» Perception of high eSafety risk
» Facebook changes to privacy settings / defaults
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Reviewing your privacy settings
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eSafety & Facebook
Carry out a risk assessment for Facebook usage
Establish an AUP fro Facebook usage
Establish a clear take down policy
Data Protection & Facebook
Ensure staff know about fair and lawful use of personal data
Make learners aware of DP using Facebook
Ensure learners know how to protect their privacy
Offer learner’s alternatives to using Facebook
Copyright & Facebook
Establish a clear policy on copyright ownership at the outset
Raise awareness with staff & learners on the risks of copyright
infringement
Accessibility & Facebook
Make reasonable adjustments for learners with additional needs
Make staff aware of their accessibility obligations
Promote and aid accessibility throughout your institution

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Useful Links
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Facebook for Educators (PDF):
http://fbhost.promotw.com/fbpages/img/safety_resources/ffeclg.p
df
JISCLegal – Facing up to
Facebook: http://jiscleg.al/FacinguptoFacebook
Facebook Safety: https://www.facebook.com/safety/
Pages and Groups:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wellington-College-History-
Department/483441971728348
https://www.facebook.com/ubcgeography?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/mrfordsclasslearning?fref=ts