Introduction to Social Media
Tuesday, July 11th from 11am - 12:15pm
Social media sites make it easy to share content and connect with other people online. In this presentation you’ll get a general introduction to social media and learn about some of the more popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Instagram Basics
Tuesday, July 18th from 11am - 12:15pm
You've heard about Instagram; now come learn about this visually-oriented sharing platform, one of the most exciting of the social media sites. This lecture offers an overview of Instagram's more popular features and will give you a taste for what all the fuss is about.
Facebook
Tuesday, July 25th from 11am - 12:15pm
Curious about Facebook but concerned about privacy? Interested in learning how to set up a profile or a page? Want to learn more about Facebook Live? This lecture offers an overview of Facebook’s evolution, its most popular features, and tips for getting in on the action. It will also cover privacy settings as well as the role of advertising on Facebook.
Introduction to Tik Tok
Tuesday, August 1st from 11am - 12:15pm
Think about clocks when you hear “tick tock?” Then this lecture is for you! TikTok is a social media platform where over 1 billion active users share short videos ranging from fun and silly, to informative and educational. This presentation will introduce you to TikTok, its rise to global popularity, and most common features, including privacy settings. You’ll learn what kind of content exists on TikTok, how users interact, the basics for creating an account, and more!
Introduction to Twitter
Tuesday, August 8th from 11am - 12:15pm
Come learn about Twitter’s important features, as well as the service’s social importance and how you can access breaking news and important information even without signing up for a Twitter account.
Sponsor: Albany JCC