Why use Facebook or MySpace in Extension
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The document discusses the potential benefits of Extension professionals using social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace. It provides an overview of these sites, noting that Facebook has over 50 million active users while MySpace has 50 million total users. Examples are given of how Extension programs in different states are using Facebook to build their presence, advertise programs, and raise money for causes. Guidelines are provided around protecting programs through photo releases and teaching internet safety. Contact information is included for those who can assist Extension professionals and clients.
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Why use Facebook or MySpace in Extension
- 1. Why would an Extension Professional Want to Use FaceBook or MySpace? Kyleen Burgess Information Management Agent Region 3 NCCES
- 2. What is social networking? Focuses on building online communities of people who have a shared interest and/or activities New way to communicate and share information Facebook and MySpace
- 3. MySpace Launched is 2003 A place for friends Browse profiles Blog Email Join groups 50 million users (ranks second to FB)
- 4. MySpace Not as private as Facebook - less security More Malware & Trojans Can set profiles and groups to private
- 5. Facebook Launched in 2004 Be Connected. Be Discovered. Be on Facebook. Photos Groups Events Posted Items
- 6. Facebook Over 50 million active users (Dec 08) Fastest growing demographic is 30 years and older Average user has 120 friends Does have its share of malware/viruses More secure Supports Non-profits and Universities
- 7. Extension On Facebook Cooperative Extension Search = over 500 items 4-H Search = over 500 Items 4-H Alumni Group over 18,000 members NC 4-H = 355 items FCS = 164
- 8. Examples of Facebook Work Build A Presence FB Guide for Non-Profits and Universities http://www. facebook . com/advertising/FB_Pages_Communities_NonProfits . pdf Advertise Your Program Program Polk County 4-H
- 9. Create A Cause (raise money) California 4-H Increase Programming Efforts North Dakota Eat Smart. Move More. http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/eatsmart/
- 10. Extension and Social Networking Teachable Moment Provide Clients with internet security workshops/information Teach Internet Safety for target groups Provide County Government a plan on how you may use social networking in your programming (Provide Solid Examples!)
- 11. Protecting Your Program Photo releases Youth - 4-H photo release on enrollment forms Adults - Extension Photo Release http://intra. ces . ncsu . edu/DeskRef/photo_release . htm Remember: Anyone that is identifiable in a photo you MUST have a signed photo release on!
- 12. Who Can Assist? To Speak To Clients: NC Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce http://www. ncsbi . gov/icac/icac . jsp Local Sheriffs Department
- 13. Who Can Assist? To assist Extension Professionals: Information Management Agent John Dorner, Robert Neely, Adrian Gaskins, Kyleen Burgess Extension Information Technology 919.513.700 [email_address]