What is a Facebook Group?
Groups make it easy for members of a community to connect, share and even collaborate on a given
topic or idea. For example, you could create a group called “Year 13 Science" where you and your
students can contribute to group discussions. Or you could create a group for all of the educators in
your department to collaborate on lesson plans and share ideas.
Possible Uses
What can you do?
How do I create a group?
You can create a group by clicking "Create Group" in the left hand column of the home page. A pop-up
box will appear where you will be able to add a group name, invite members and select the privacy
settings for your group. Click "Create Group" when you are finished. You can also create a group from
http://www.facebook.com/Groups. Next, you will be able to add a group description and a group picture.
You can change these settings at any time by clicking "Edit Group" on the group‟s main page.
How do I join a group?
To join a group, click "Request to Join this Group" under the group picture on the right side of the
screen. You can also be added to a group by a friend who is already a member. Since groups require
admin approval for you to join, you may have to wait for an admin to confirm your request before you
can join the group. Admins can also block specific people from joining a group. Certain groups on
Facebook are secret and will not appear in search results. You cannot request to join these. Only being
added by an existing member will give you access to those.
How do I post content to a group?
Use the share menu at the top of the group to post updates, links, photos, videos, events or docs to the
group.
Using it safely!
Check out the "Facebook in Education‟ Best Practice Document
Make sure you and your student‟s privacy settings are set to “friends only”
Don‟t “friend” any students
Don‟t communicate late at night
Have another teacher join your group to further protect yourself
Establish appropriate behaviours for group
Tip – Make your group name unique e.g. include Level, Subject, Teacher Name, Year (this will
ensure your student can find your group).
Step-by-step Guide available at: http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-New-Facebook-Group |