Ten Tips for Teachers for Staying Smart on Social Networking Websites |
posted by: Steph | July 06, 2010, 04:37 PM |
Articles have peppered newspapers and blogs about the dangers of social networking sites to professionals, and particularly to teachers. In 2007, The Columbus Dispatch highlighted three teachers’ racy comments on MySpace. In 2008, The Washington Post took on the issue pointing to the dangers of leaving one’s Facebook profile open to “friends of friends.”
Social networking is a tool that can be used for your benefit or to your detriment. Consider the purposes of your social networking so that you can use it to achieve your goals. Does your school have a rigid policy on social networking websites? Comment below.
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written by Kathy stratton kelso, WA, July 31, 2016
I do not use face book myself. But I'm sure it is helpful to find people, and professional information for training.
EducatorsCONNECT - A New Teachers Social Networking Site
written by Mick Lessing, August 10, 2011
Great tips teachers who use social networking! I have tried using the social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook to network with other teachers, and they're ok. I did find a social networking site (that is supposed to have Facebook functionality) that is exclusively for teachers. It looks like it's going to be launched soon. It might be a good forum with less of the "static" of a more general social networking site. It's called EducatorsCONNECT. (Visit it at: http://educatorsconnect.com)
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written by R. Hudson, January 10, 2011
While I do not "friend" students on FB, it has been a wonderful tool for contacting them quickly about an assignment. I can send a message to them without " friending" them. 21st education must reach a comfort level using these tools. We cannot let fear or inappropriate use cause us to knee-jerk and shy away from it.
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written by Linda Carlson, Parenting Press, Seattle, July 19, 2010
Indeed, excellent advice. Understanding privacy settings can be a challenge, so everyone---teacher or not---should review theirs. Your recommendation about keeping personal photos and information personal is especially valuable for those who use such sites for business. That said, Facebook is a wonderful resource for finding people for personal and professional networking. I am tracking down next of kin for a tribute book to the deceased members of my grad school class, and without Facebook, I would not have located some of these people.
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