Welcome to theWelcome to theNew World!New World!

What is Facebook?What is Facebook?

► Facebook is an online search register which Facebook is an online search register which allows people to have an additional source of allows people to have an additional source of networking. (Social)networking. (Social)

► Facebook is also a great way to meet friends and Facebook is also a great way to meet friends and keep up with what old friends are currently doing.keep up with what old friends are currently doing.

It Starts!It Starts!

► In February 2004, Mark Zuckerburg created a social-In February 2004, Mark Zuckerburg created a social-networking website called “Thefacebook.” Zuckerburg networking website called “Thefacebook.” Zuckerburg received assistance from two classmates, Chris Hughes received assistance from two classmates, Chris Hughes and Dustin Moskovitz. All three students were from and Dustin Moskovitz. All three students were from Harvard University. It became Facebook.com in August Harvard University. It became Facebook.com in August 2005 after the address was purchased for $200,000.2005 after the address was purchased for $200,000.

Their StepsTheir Steps► The initial purpose of “Thefacebook” was to have Harvard The initial purpose of “Thefacebook” was to have Harvard

students sign on to a website and profile staff and students. students sign on to a website and profile staff and students. Within 24 hours, 1200 students signed up and after one Within 24 hours, 1200 students signed up and after one month more than half of the Harvard students were on month more than half of the Harvard students were on “Thefacebook”. “Thefacebook”.

► Eventually they would open it up to all Universities.Eventually they would open it up to all Universities.► In August of 2005, “thefacebook” was changed to Facebook In August of 2005, “thefacebook” was changed to Facebook

and the domain facebook.com was purchased for $200,000.and the domain facebook.com was purchased for $200,000.► In September 2005, The website was open to all US High In September 2005, The website was open to all US High

Schools.Schools.

Where is Facebook Now?Where is Facebook Now?► Facebook is currently one of Facebook is currently one of

the highest-profile members the highest-profile members of the social-media revolution of the social-media revolution in the last 5 years. in the last 5 years.

► Over 850 million photos are Over 850 million photos are uploaded to Facebook uploaded to Facebook everyday.everyday.

► 8 million videos are uploaded 8 million videos are uploaded everyday.everyday.

► 70 percent of Facebook’s 70 percent of Facebook’s user are now outside of the user are now outside of the US.US.

► Facebook’s revenue in 2008 Facebook’s revenue in 2008 totaled 280 million dollars.totaled 280 million dollars.

Who Uses Facebook?Who Uses Facebook?

► In order to Sign in to In order to Sign in to Facebook, you need a Facebook, you need a working e-mail address.working e-mail address.

► Everyone across the Everyone across the globe uses Facebook.globe uses Facebook.

► The minimum age for The minimum age for Facebook is 13.Facebook is 13.

► Friends, Loved Ones, Friends, Loved Ones, Bosses, Co-workers, Bosses, Co-workers, even dogs have even dogs have Facebook.Facebook.

How can you use Facebook?How can you use Facebook?

Desktops

Laptops

Smart PhonesPhones with internet capabilities

The CompetitionThe Competition

Myspace.comLaunched in 2004

Over 110 Million Users

The CompetitionThe Competition

Friendster.com- Friendster.com- Launched in 2002. Launched in 2002. Over 90 Million Users.Over 90 Million Users.

The CompetitionThe Competition

► Twitter- Launched in Twitter- Launched in March 2006.March 2006.

► Over 19 million Over 19 million visitors.visitors.

Pros of FacebookPros of Facebook

► Unlike other search engines, Facebook does Unlike other search engines, Facebook does not have pop-ups which can cause your not have pop-ups which can cause your computer to slow down. computer to slow down.

► You can BLOCK whoever you like. You can BLOCK whoever you like. ► Pictures and Videos are easy to upload.Pictures and Videos are easy to upload.► You can search for old classmates.You can search for old classmates.► You can join groups and view events going You can join groups and view events going

on in your current location. on in your current location. ► The perfect ICE BREAKER for new college The perfect ICE BREAKER for new college

students across the globe.students across the globe.

Cons of FacebookCons of Facebook

► Your information is on the internet. (e-mail, Your information is on the internet. (e-mail, name, address, etc.)name, address, etc.)

► Once you put information on Facebook, the Once you put information on Facebook, the property belongs to Facebook. Although it is property belongs to Facebook. Although it is your picture Facebook owns rights to that your picture Facebook owns rights to that picture.picture.

► Facebook is newer and does not have as much Facebook is newer and does not have as much technology as some of the other competitors.technology as some of the other competitors.

► If you have pictures that are not G rated, If you have pictures that are not G rated, companies can see this and it can permit you companies can see this and it can permit you from getting the job you want. from getting the job you want.

PrivacyPrivacy

► You have control over your personal information.You have control over your personal information.► You have access to what others want to make You have access to what others want to make

available. available. ► Age groups are assessed. For example if your child Age groups are assessed. For example if your child

is 13 they will not be in the same search results as is 13 they will not be in the same search results as an 18 year old college student.an 18 year old college student.

► Block whoever you like.Block whoever you like.► You can report situations to Facebook.com if it is a You can report situations to Facebook.com if it is a

situation you can not control. For example if situation you can not control. For example if someone is uploading your pictures in their file and someone is uploading your pictures in their file and you do not approve.you do not approve.

Webliography of ResourcesWebliography of Resources

1. FBI Publications- A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety.1. FBI Publications- A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety. ww.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm 2. Wiredsafety: The World’s Largest Internet Safety. www.wiredsafety.org/ 3. GNet/Wise- Your Once Click Away.3. GNet/Wise- Your Once Click Away. kids.getnetwise.org/kids.getnetwise.org/ 4. What are Kids Doing on Myspace and Facebook?4. What are Kids Doing on Myspace and Facebook? www.radicalparenting.com/2008/02/13/what-are-kids-doing-

on-facebook-myspace-and-other-social-networking-sites 5. Myspace/ Facebook, spar over family safety. news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-10155596-36.html 6. What Parents should know about Facebook.6. What Parents should know about Facebook. abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=resources&id=6365819

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