Social Media Responsible Use Guidelines 2012-2013 We encourage teachers, students, staff, and other school community members

to use social networking/media (Twitter, Facebook, Edmodo, Schoology, Google Plus, etc.) as a way to connect with others, share educational resources, create and curate educational content, and enhance the classroom experience. Such tools can have a valuable and significant impact on learning. There are, however, some risks to keep in mind when using these tools. Weve created these social networking/media guidelines for you to follow when representing the school in the virtual world. Use good judgment I will use good judgment in all situations. I know and follow the schools Acceptable Use Policy. Regardless of my privacy settings, I assume that all of the information I share on my social network is public information. I will limit the amount of time I spend online and take frequent breaks as needed. Be respectful I will always treat others in a respectful, positive and considerate manner in accordance with the Acceptable Use Policy and ABC School values. Be responsible and ethical I will use my real name. I will not attempt to represent ABC School in areas outside of my responsibility. I am open about my affiliation with ABC School and the role/position I hold. It helps to add to a positive digital footprint both for me and ABC School. Be a good listener I will keep in mind that one of the biggest benefits of social media is that it gives us another way to connect, ask questions directly, and to share feedback. I will be responsive to others when conversing online. I will provide answers, thank people for their comments, and ask for further feedback when needed. I will answer in a timely manner when asked a question or for clarification. Be selective in what I share I will never share confidential information such as personal identifying information (birthdates, addresses, phone numbers, etc.) of mine or anyone elses I will always respect the privacy of the school community members. I wont blindly repost a link without looking at the content first. A significant part of the interaction on blogs, Twitter, Facebook and other social networks involves passing on interesting content or linking to helpful resources. However, the school is ultimately responsible for any content that is shared. I will give cite my source and provide hyperlink as necessary. Correct Mistakes I will correct any mistake I make immediately, and make it clear what Ive done to fix it. I will apologize for the mistake if the situation warrants it. Adapted from http://edudemic.com/2012/06/school-social-media-policy/ under Creative Commons BY license

If its a MAJOR mistake (e.g., exposing private information or reporting confidential information), I will let someone know immediately so ABC School can take the proper steps to help minimize the impact it may have.

Plan for Adopting these Guidelines 1) Ask the Director of Technology for his input and request to present the draft to the Technology Committee for review during its next meeting. 2) Ask the Technology Committee to gather feedback from their respective parties (i.e. Elementary School teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School teachers, Students, Parents, Admin) 3) Rewrite/Review the draft again for Technology Committee approval. 4) Get final approval from the Director and the Board 5) Include these guidelines with the Acceptable Use Policy for students and parents to sign. Also require teachers to sign it. 6) Post guidelines on school website. 7) Keep track of responses and disable IT privileges until all documents are returned.

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Adapted from http://edudemic.com/2012/06/school-social-media-policy/ under Creative Commons BY license