Getting Started With Facebook

A step-by-step introduction to Facebook for beginners. Learn how to connect, share, and navigate with confidence.

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    About the workshop

    This workshop is all about helping you get started with Facebook, one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. Millions of people use Facebook every day to stay in touch with family and friends, share photos and memories, keep up with community events, and explore hobbies and interests.

    If you have ever felt unsure about joining or thought it might be too complicated, do not worry — we will go step by step together. By the end of this two-hour session, you will know how to:

    • Create your own Facebook account
    • Build your profile with a photo and basic information
    • Find and connect with friends and family
    • Understand the basics of Facebook’s privacy settings to help keep your information safe

    This is a hands-on, beginner-friendly session. You will see demonstrations, have the chance to practice, and ask as many questions as you would like. By the end, you will understand how Facebook works and feel more confident exploring it on your own.

    Workshop Price: $50
    Special Offer: CARP members receive a 10% discount.

    2 Hour Workshop Outline

    Topic Content Activities
    Welcome & Introduction – What is Facebook?
    – Why people use it (connecting with family, photos, groups, events)
    – Overview of session    		 Icebreaker: Ask “Who would you like to connect with on Facebook?”
    Signing Up for Facebook – Step-by-step account creation
    – Choosing a strong password
    – Adding profile picture & basic info    		 Hands-on: Participants sign up for Facebook and complete profile basics
    Finding Friends & Connecting – How to search for people
    – Sending/accepting friend requests
    – Following pages (local news, hobbies, community groups)    		 Hands-on: Search for a classmate, send friend request, follow a page
    Break Light refreshments and informal Q&A —
    Facebook Privacy Basics – Adjusting privacy settings
    – Controlling who sees posts
    – Blocking/unfriending if needed
    – Recognizing scams    		 Hands-on: Walk through privacy settings step-by-step on participant accounts
    Wrap-Up & Resources – Recap key takeaways (sign up, profile, friends, privacy)
    – Share printed handout with step-by-step instructions    		 Q&A and distribute resources