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Intro to Facebook

Tuesday, January 10 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

You are finally ready to jump in and see what everyone is talking about. In this introductory class, we’ll walk you through the leading social network—Facebook. In 3 hours, you will understand how to:

·         Set up a profile on Facebook 

·         Find friends, family, colleagues and peers

·         See what others are sharing on Facebook

·         Share links, photos and videos safely

Our class is a lively mix of discussions, presentations and short tutorials.

So that we can jump right in together, you should have already registered an account with Facebook. A computer is not required for this class. At the start of class, attendees will receive a printed handout that follows the presentation. Afterwards, they will be emailed a PDF of the complete presentation.

Facebook & Privacy: What You Need To Know

Tuesday, Jan. 17 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

You want to use Facebook, but you also want to protect your privacy. In this intermediate-level class, we will show you how to customize the privacy settings of your own Facebook profile. We will also discuss how your personal information may be used by Facebook and other businesses.

In three hours, you will learn how to:

·         Limit or prevent your Facebook profile from being found.

·         Limit what your colleagues or acquaintances can see of your profile.

·         Prevent your friends from posting photos or videos of you without your approval.

·         Prevent your friends from writing on your Facebook profile or tag you in their profiles.

·         Understand how third-party applications may use your personal information.

·         Understand how Facebook may track your activities on other websites.

·         Decide whether you want to create a professional Facebook Page instead of a personal profile.

Our class is a lively mix of discussions, presentations and short tutorials. 

Understanding Facebook’s Advanced Features

Tuesday, January 24 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

You understand how Facebook works—now make Facebook work for you. In this intermediate class, we will walk you through Facebook’s many features and applications.

In three hours, you will learn how to:

·         Discover shopping & restaurant deals

·         Safely enter contests & sweepstakes

·         Listen to your favorite music for free using Facebook’s Spotify app

·         Stay updated on the news & follow your favorite celebs

·         Create a private Facebook Group

·         Create a private or public Facebook Event

·         Create a public Facebook Page for a brand, business or organization

 Our social media classes are designed and led by Tracy Samantha Schmidt, manager of educational programs at the Chicago Tribune. In the last year, Tracy has taught more than 2,000 people how to use social media effectively. Previously, Tracy was the editorial director of ChicagoNow, the Tribune’s network of 350 blogs.  She also taught several graduate-level classes on social media at DePaul University and has presented at conferences nationwide.