Monday, 7 November 2011

Facebook: Part 2

I found a copy of Oct/Nov's The Manitoba Teacher in my mailbox at school today, and found the article by Ray Job entitled "Teachers must take care when using social media".  This tied in quite well with my rant about Facebook etiquette yesterday.  Some points that Job (2011) outlines in his article are:
  • Get parental consent
  • Follow divisional policy
  • Make sure everyone understands what information is being collected, how it will be used, and how it will be disclosed
  • Make sure you have proper releases of information
  • Do not post content that you are uneasy or unsure about how it may bee received
  • "When in doubt, chicken out"
  • Be careful posting (tweeting, blogging) photos of students
  • Preserve anonimity
  • Have appropriate profile pictures (not one of you drunk, etc)
  • Make sure to manage social media properly
Social media is amazing in what can be shared and with whom, but it is so important to be cautious in what information is posted online.  Remember, once it's on the web, it is everywhere.

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  1. Anonymous12 November 2011 at 09:32

    Great list, I've posted student art work on school web sites for years. Following proper protocol is a must, the students seem to be frustrated with the procedure at first but it is also and education process to have them realize the importance of these rules. Eric (JJ)

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