Social Media - Introduction to Facebook

Start date: 3rd Oct 2025
Time: 15:45 - 17:45
Cost: £15
Day: Friday
Duration: 1 weeks
Tutor: Gillian Ripley - IT
Course code: 25AU121
This course is for; Anybody who is interested in how Facebook works and how to use it as an enriching addition to everyday life.
For the workshop, students will need;
- A facebook account (this must be set up prior to the workshop by visiting facebook.com and following the set up instructions so that a basic account is formed).
- A laptop, or a smartphone or ipad/tablet
For smartphones and iPads/tablets, it is best to access facebook using the app:
iPads: https://apps.apple.com/kg/app/facebook/id284882215
Anh other tablet: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.katana&hl=en_GB
Additional Costs; None
The workshop will cover:
A tour of Facebook - everything that you can access and enjoy from your account
Privacy settings - how you are seen (or completely unseen) by other people
Uploading photos and videos, and sharing interesting content safely
Safety pointers - things to be mindful of.
By the end of the workshop students should be able to: Use a Facebook account confidently in ways that are helpful and meaningful to themselves.