My Fall Facebook Page with Google Calendar

I've discovered that, even better than the Facebook Group for a course web page supplement, is the Facebook Page or Facebook Organization. Unlike the Groups, the Pages (the organizational equivalent of a user's individual profile) can take advantage of the various Facebook applications.

So I've created a page for my course and linked a Google calendar for my course (which contains all the information from the syllabus on topics, readings, and assignments due). The students can either view the calendar from the Facebook page or add it into their own personal calendar. I've also added some course-related podcasts that are helpful for students. You could also add RSS feeds from blogs you would like students to read (e.g., Wall Street Journal).

Students do not have to join Facebook to view a Facebook Page (they do have to join to view a Facebook Group). Also, students can become a "fan" of the Facebook page and get updates each time new content is added without committing to you as a "friend."

Here are step-by-step instructions for creating a Facebook Page.