Practice
Proposed activities for social media:
Start creating your profile:
After carefully reading Unit 2 and watching the videos suggested above, you can now start creating your own profile on social media. Take it step-by-step and take your time. It is always better to have someone more experienced to guide you through.
Checklist for your first steps:
- Select which social media app you prefer.
Selection of social media
- Download the app on your mobile device, laptop or PC.
Download the app
- Sign up and create your account with some basic information and a picture of you.
Creation on Instagram
Creation on Facebook
- Explore and adjust the privacy settings to your preferences.
Privacy Settings
- Connect with your family and friends.
- Start posting, and always keep in mind to be careful with the information you share. Check below the guide for your first post!
Guide for your first post:
- Decide what type of content you want to share. This could be:
- a written post
- a picture
- a photo album
- a video
- a combination of text and photo/video.
- Log in to your account by entering your username and password.
- Click the post button, usually labelled as “Create Post,” “New Post,” or with a plus icon (+).
- Choose the photo/video you want to upload and write a text to accompany it if you like.
- Before posting, you can always adjust your settings and the audience that has access to your posts. You can also tag other people in your post if they are relevant to the content.
First Post
- Review and double-check the content of the post for any errors.
- Once you are ready, click the “Post,” “Share,” or “Publish” button. Your content is now live and visible to your selected audience!