Rules for Social Communication
posted by: Pamela | December 21, 2010, 03:53 PM   


More teachers are embracing Facebook, Twitter, and text messages for posting assignments or answering homework questions. With social media use becoming more mainstream, principals, teachers, parent volunteers, and other adults affiliated with public schools are frequently using social media for networking purposes. However, learning to take advantage of technology without crossing the social networking line can be a challenge.

 

 A superintendent who boasted online that he slept until 10 a.m. and surfed the internet on his first day under contract with his new employers recently became the subject of intense mainstream media scrutiny.

Arkansas school board member, Clint McCance, learned the hard way that a private setting on Facebook does not mean that what you say will only be shared with friends and family members.

A Massachusetts high school teacher, June Talvitie-Siple, learned that a Facebook wall is not the best place to post anything about the students and parents in her community.

Since messages can be misinterpreted, school districts and state education officials are taking steps to be clearer about the rules that govern the use of electronic communication with students.

Some states have decided that educators must "refrain from inappropriate communication with a student," including use of cell phones, text messaging, e-mail, instant messaging, blogging or other social networking.

Many experts feel that it is best to use only a school e-mail address and Web page to post homework assignments and lecture notes.

At this moment there is no law for Arkansas educators regarding social communication behavior; however, many school districts have adopted their own policies. It is always wise to read the school handbook and familiarize yourself with the school’s policy on social communication.

Do you have any social communication rules?

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