Social media CAN be used to help teachers connect with each other and share ideas. These ideas can be about behavior, lessons, technology in the classroom, self care, and/or organization ideas. Really any appropriate topic can be shared on social media. Other teachers can be a teachers best resource, and teachers in other parts of the country and world can be a huge source of knowledge. Critical issues to consider and the different education systems within the worldwide teaching community. Also, teachers need to be sure that the interactions are all positive and supportive. I think this is the number one expectations. Teachers should use social media to support one another and learn from each other. I know I would love to visit other countries and learn about their cultures and their education systems.
If I came across an inappropriate post by a student I would be sure to take a screen shot, bring my concerns to my principal, and ask where the principal would like me to go from there. I would want to make sure my reaction was done appropriately and within the legal rules set by the school district. Also, by informing the administration, they would be able to help me find other resources on campus to support the students. Most of all I would want the student to know that I responded to their post because as their teacher I care about them and want to make sure they are ok and that they fully understand the repercussions of putting out the type of post they did.
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Krista Loper
3/17/2020 10:40:54 am
The trick to using social media is what you said.... " teachers need to be sure that the interactions are all positive and supportive." How can we provide students opportunities to use social media but monitor that they use it correctly? That is a big thing.
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