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What are the guidelines in using social media?
Guidelines for Using Social Media at UNG
- Be smart. Think before you post and remember there is no such thing as a “private” social media site.
- Be responsible. Do not post sensitive, confidential or proprietary information about UNG.
- Be aware.
- Be transparent.
- Be respectful.
- Be accurate.
- Be active.
- Be original.
What are the do’s and don’ts of social media for students?
Don’t: Assume everyone you meet online is who he or she seems to be. Anyone can create a user profile pretending to be someone else — even on social media sites that claim to connect students from the same school. Don’t: Post information that could lead someone to you offline.
What should be included in a social media policy for a school?
This includes posting conversations, names, personal schedules, addresses, phone numbers, etc. without noted consent. Photos of students will not be posted on [Name of School/District] social media accounts if a parent specifically opts their child(ren) out of such communications.
What students should not post on social media?
Never Share Confidential Information Children should not share their personal tracking ID, their present location, and other confidential information. This is for their safety. Once you put them on social media, no hacking is needed – identity is straight stolen.
What are the unwritten rules of social media?
7 Unwritten Rules Of Social Media
- Connection does not imply permission.
- Access does not imply entitlement.
- Activity is not productivity.
- More is not better.
- Reciprocation is optional.
- Amplification without accomplishment is futile.
- Engagement without enrichment is not effective.
Do schools have a social media policy?
Do schools have to have a social media policy? Schools aren’t required by law to have a social media policy. They are required to have other types of policy, which may incorporate regulations about the use of social media. These include the home-school agreement, school behaviour policy and data protection policy.
Should schools punish students for what they post on social media?
If you say something on social media during school hours or at a school function or event that officials believe could lead to a “substantial disruption,” your school can discipline you.
What should you not say on social media?
With that in mind, here is a list of things you should never post on social media:
- Profanity.
- Abusive Content.
- “Adult” Content.
- Illegal Content.
- Offensive Content.
- Negative opinions about your job / employer / boss / professor.
- Drug related content.
- Poor grammar.
Why is 13 the age limit for social media?
Facebook and its social media peers require users to be at least 13 years old to use their sites. That age traces back to a 1990s law that prohibits the tracking and data collection of children. Experts called the age “arbitrary” and said even if it were raised, it wouldn’t ensure kids’ safety.
Is Snapchat ok for a 12 year old?
You have to enter your birth date to set up an account, but there’s no age verification, so it’s easy for kids under 13 to sign up. Common Sense Media rates Snapchat OK for teens 16 and up, mainly because of the exposure to age-inappropriate content and the marketing ploys, such as quizzes, that collect data.
What can schools do about social media?
Your school can set rules about when it is appropriate to use devices that allow you to access social media services. Some schools may prohibit personal cell phones on campus. Some schools may block certain sites on their computers and networks. Check your school’s policy to learn the rules.
Are teachers allowed to look at students social media?
A: Yes. Once you post something online it’s pretty much fair game for anyone (school officials, current or potential employers, law enforcement officials) to dig up and review in whatever way your social media platform’s privacy settings allow. No search warrants or other special permission is required.
What is the parent and Family Guide for social media?
This Parent and Family Guide was created to help you guide your children in using social media responsibly and effectively as described in the Student Social Media Guidelines: 12 and Younger. created guidelines as well as materials teachers can use with students such as an activity book to accompany them.
What are the rules for social media in school?
The rules you have for your school and classroom are rules for online, too. Your teachers will probably set rules for tags, comments, and posts. Usually, you shouldn’t tag posts, pictures, or videos unless your teacher and the person you are tagging give you permission.
Will Michigan require schools to publish social media guidelines?
Finally, Michigan is considering a bill that would require all schools in the state to create and publish social media guidelines, although the bill doesn’t contain specific requirements regarding the content.
Should schools use social media to communicate with students?
Some school districts encourage students and staff to communicate with each other through social media, as long as certain rules are followed. Generally, students are required to communicate in a respectful manner, to avoid posting copyrighted material, and to avoid engaging in cyberbullying.