Benefits of Facebook
- Parents are already there
- Many apps to assist in use
- Text, pictures, or both
- Can be customized to the needs of your district
- Can be linked to Twitter (only have to post once)
- Use via phone, tablet, or computer
Basics of Facebook
- Can use your private account, just create a page
- Can create a page without creating an account
- Provide families with your username
Where to Start?
- Go to Facebook.com and create an account
- Search for and 'Like' grade alike/subject alike teachers and classrooms
- Try an App (Facebook, Flipboard, HootSuite)
- When ready, create a classroom page