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What are real teachers saying?

“Communicating with students on Facebook crosses the line.” “The relationship will be more casual.” “Students will be more likely to think of their teachers as friends.”

“I think Facebook helps build relationships with former students.” “Being able to stay in contact and support former students is definitely a positive aspect of Facebook.” “The conversations still need to be kept appropriate and not too personal.”

“Young teachers are in an anything-goes world online and then come into a profession with very high standards.”

“This is a new frontier in education where technological and social norms are outpacing law and policy.” “As with any technological advance, it will take time to set and create appropriate boundaries in the teacher-student relationship on Facebook.”

1. Monitor Your Pictures 2. Monitor Your Wall Posts 3. Monitor Your Applications 4. Privacy

By Gregory Maddock

“See You After Class: Teachers on Facebook” - By Amneris Solano of the McClatchy Tribune - www2.hickoryrecord.com “Teachers and Facebook: Privacy vs. Standards” - By Fred Clasen-Kelly of the Charlotte Observer - “When Young Teachers Go Wild on the Web” - By Ian Shapira of The Washington Post - “Online Student-Teacher Friendships Can Be Tricky” - By Mallory Simon of CNN.com