1. Dos and Don’ts of Social Media
Guidelines for Educators
Dos and Don’ts of Social Media

2. 3 Ps of the Internet
Permanent. The Internet is permanent. Internet service providers and social networks may be able to retrieve information long after it has been deleted.
Perfect. The Internet has a perfect memory. Items posted can be retrieved and you can read or see exactly what was posted.
Public. The Internet is public.

3. You give up control
Information you put into Social Media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare are on pubilc database.
Some things aren’t deleted right away.
You don’t have access to their backup files

4. When you get started
Stick to one medium when you interact with students
If using Facebook, set up a different account for personal use and privatize it much as possible
Twitter has a privacy feature but it may be better to keep it public

5. Facebook Privacy Feature
Look for privacy settings under Home drop down menu

6. Facebook Privacy Feature
Choose Friends or Custom settings
Custom settings lets you create individual lists
Remove yourself from public search by choosing Apps, Games and Websites

7. Twitter Privacy settings found under the user tab
Generally not used, twitter is more for sharing links and real-time events

8. When Using Social Media
Find out your school’s social media policy and follow it.
Stick to a plan and follow it.
Don’t be choosey when friending/followng students.
Wise to have a separate account
Assume someone is watching. Don’t vent about your students even on a personal account
Do embrace the human element

9. When Using Social Media
Decide if you really want to spy on your students.
Would you be biased if someone missed a homework assignment because of partying
Recognize there is a time commitment and you will have to respond to students questions.

10. Creating Interaction
Encourage your students to ask questions to each other to promote dialogue
The best way to create interaction is: photographs, videos and tagged people

11. Facebook Examples