Social Media Policy
Social Media Defined: Social Media is the collection of online sites that allow students to interact with others in an online community. This includes social networks, blogs, online forums, virtual worlds and Wikis. Examples include, but are not limited to: Facebook, Edmodo, Padlet, Edublog, and Flickr.
Code of Conduct
Personal and Private Information
Copyright and Images
Social Media Sites
Netiquette
Be A Good Listener
Cyberbullying
Technology Acceptable Use Policy
Code of Conduct
- Students will abide by the school’s code of conduct online and will treat all people with the honor, dignity, and respect customary to our educational institution.
- Students will T.H.I.N.K. before they post. The Internet is a public place. Anything you post should be true, helpful, inspiring, necessary, and kind.Students will properly represent themselves. Never assume someone else’s identity. Never use someone else’s login information to complete a task, even one so simple as sending an e-mail.
- Students will demonstrate maturity online. If you come across material that is inappropriate or disrespectful, you should report it immediately to a teacher.
Personal and Private Information
- As we set up social media accounts, please use the fictitious names as directed by your teacher.
- Always respect the privacy of the school and community members.
- When posting on the Internet, all is made public. Your reputation and that of other can be affected based on what you post. If you question whether or not something should be posted, please consult your parent/guardian and teachers.
- Be sure to have a secure connection and know that on public WiFi your information can be seen by others.Do not post pictures of others without their permission.
Copyright and Images
- Students will do their own work! The Internet has an amazing wealth of knowledge, and it can be easy to do the wrong thing. Remember that plagiarism is a serious offense inside our school walls and outside of them. Do what is right, not what is easy!
- Students will abide by copyright law. Copying and pasting images online can get you in trouble. Always use images in the Public Domain or Creative Commons. Be sure to provide attribution for any online material that did not originate in your head, including images.
- Posts should be based on facts and good research. Double check your accuracy.
Social Media Sites
- When using Twitter, Facebook, and other tools, be sure to follow their printed terms and conditions.
- Be sure all information you post or comment on is accurate and true. Don’t blindly repost a link without looking at the content or verifying the information first.
- Understand the policies of the school and social media sites and networks you are participating in.
Netiquette
- Do not post anything online that you wouldn’t want parents, teachers, or future colleges or employers to see. It is very important to remember that everything you post online can be seen by others. There are no “temporary internet files”.
- Always be sure to use correct grammar and punctuation. Believe or not, people do judge you by the way you write! Do not use “text talk” such as “b4” instead of “before”. You are communicating with others, not playing bingo. Do not type in all caps. IT IS THE ELECTRONIC FORM OF SHOUTING!! Always be sure to check your spelling. If you wouldn’t say something directly to the person, don’t say it online.
- Students will appropriately disagree with fellow users. Giving constructive criticism is a positive thing; however, be sure to watch your language and response style. Always remember that there is a person on the other side of that screen.
Be A Good Listener
- Keep in mind that one of the biggest benefits of social media is that it gives others another way to talk to you, ask questions directly and to share feedback.
- Be responsive to others when conversing online. Provide answers, thank people for their comments, and ask for further feedback, etc.
- Always do at least as much listening and responding as you do “talking.”
Cyberbullying
- Social Media should be used to be uplifting, not bring people down.
- Cyberbullying will not be tolerated. Harassing, denigrating, impersonating, tricking, excluding, and cyberstalking are all examples of cyberbullying. Don’t be mean. Don’t send emails or post comments with the intent of scaring, hurting, or intimidating someone else.
- Engaging in these behaviors, or any online activities intended to harm (physically or emotionally) another person, will result in severe disciplinary action and loss of privileges. In some cases, cyberbullying can be a crime. Remember that your activities are monitored and retained by others.
Technology Acceptable Use Policy
- Above all else, students must follow and abide by the school’s TAUP as outlined in the Student/Parent handbook.
References
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How to Create Social Media Guidelines for Your School. (n.d.). from https://www.edutopia.org/social-media-guidelines-resource-guide?utm_source=facebook
Social Media/Network Policy. (n.d.). from http://www.clsd.k12.pa.us/Staff.cfm?subpage=624703
TeachThoughtStaff. (2017). 11 Sample Education BYOT Policies To Help You Create Your Own. from http://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/technology/11-sample-education-byot-policies-to-help-you-create-your-own/
The Use of Social Media in School. (n.d.). from http://www.bestmastersineducation.com/social-media/
Using Social Media in the Classroom. (n.d.). from https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/using-social-media-classroom