Social Networking Tips For Teachers

Abstract

Today, social networking of one kind or another is used by almost everyone with access to the internet. Whether it’s teachers, students or parents, the way we communicate with each other has changed so much within the last decade. But with the growing use of Facebook and Twitter, teachers who maintain profiles on these websites face difficult dilemmas. It’s likely that you are asking yourself numerous questions. What should I do if I get a friend request from a student? Do I allow my pupils to follow my Twitter feed? While social networking has been used successfully by some schools for educational purposes, the Teaching Council issued advice for teachers about their personal use of such sites. Kids love social networking, but many teachers are leery of the risks of introducing the controversial technology into the classroom. Is it possible, they wonder, to engage students with the social networking tools they love, while keeping them safe from online dangers? Teachers should handle their social media accounts very carefully to prevent any dispute or controversy Absolutely, says Facebook chief security officer Joe Sullivan. Social networking can be both educational and safe -- if you follow some rules.

Keywords-  Social Networking, controversial technology,  security, Tips For Teachers.