Is it appropriate for students and teachers to be friend on Facebook?
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Is it appropriate for students and teachers to be friend on Facebook?
There are some truly great benefits that come from students and teachers being friends on Facebook. Students are more likely to learn from someone they trust, like, and can relate to. Because of this, teachers can benefit from communicating with their students in the same way that students communicate with each other.
Don’t share personal pictures or tag other teachers. No booze. No beach pics. If any of your social media platforms are open to the public, you need to realize that students and parents will be checking them out. Sharing personal information is generally a bad idea.
Can teachers post what they want on social media?
YES. But only for certain types of speech on social media. If you say something on social media during school hours or at a school function or event that officials believe could lead to a “substantial disruption,” your school can discipline you.
Sharing personal information is generally a bad idea. Tagging fellow teachers is a terrible idea. If other teachers want to share something, leave it to them. Do encourage students to make the most of their social media accounts.
No booze. No beach pics. If any of your social media platforms are open to the public, you need to realize that students and parents will be checking them out. Sharing personal information is generally a bad idea. Tagging fellow teachers is a terrible idea. If other teachers want to share something, leave it to them.
Should social media be allowed in schools?
Social media can also be useful for teaching students about the importance of online privacy, branding, and self-representation. However, social media can also be a major distraction for students if they are interacting with platforms during school.
2. Do not “friend” or “follow” students on your personal social media accounts! Implement a rule that students can follow or friend you only after they graduate. On Twitter, you may have to block students from following you.