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Posted on October 3, 2018 4:52 pm
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reLuWe
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Social Media Butterfly
Ms. Ellies is a young teacher who is trying to make her way into her new school with students and parents. She accepts all social media requests from parents and students. She posts regularly about her social activities with friends outside of school and sometimes posts pictures with students in class during class activities for her friends to see. Mrs. Ford, one of the more experienced teachers advised her to be careful with her post, but Ms. Ellies didn't listen.
Concerned for her behavior Mrs. Ford wants to take action without hurting Ms. Ellies, as she is new and very enthusiastic teacher who engages students in their learning.
What could Mrs. Ford do in this case?
 
     
     
 
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Solution 1
Posted October 7, 2018 1:43 pm

Elizabeth Allen
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Mrs. Ford should review school policy before taking any action. If Ms. Ellies actions is not breaking any rules in the process then there is little to be done. However, if she is breaking rules in the process, Mrs. Ford might want to reach out to administration to inform them of how Ms. Ellies has been handling her social media in regards to the students.
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Danielle Brown
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This is exactly what I would do in this situation. Many parents are extremely against social media and putting there students on there can be a huge issue.
  Posted on: October 20, 2019 3:42 pm

emetub
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I agree!!!!
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Solution 2
Posted October 12, 2018 10:53 pm

baGyvy
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In my personal opinion I think that the best thing for her to do would be to make a completely seperate instagram or facebook page so that way she can post things or pictures about her students and not have to worry about anything else getting flagged or her getting in trouble. Another thing that I think would be important would be to get a waiver from the parents giving her consent to be able to post pictures of the students.
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Solution 3
Posted October 8, 2018 12:06 am

NaPeqe
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Keep advising. Monitor the social media. Let the new teacher know if she crosses the line.
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Solution 4
Posted February 23, 2019 10:39 pm

HaJeRe
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I do not think this is proper teacher etiquette and definitely something that could get her into major trouble.
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emetub
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I agree
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Solution 5
Posted November 28, 2018 4:39 am

udaXuh
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If Ms. Ellies is not breaking any of the school rules then there is not much Mrs. Ford can do. She has given her insight on the situation but it is up to Ms. E to tone down her social media usage. If she happens to cross the line, and Mrs. Ford becomes aware of it, she should step in at that point.
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Solution 6
Posted March 19, 2019 10:13 pm

ybabaJ
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I would have Mrs. Ford continue monitoring the social media accounts and if Ms. Ellies crosses the line or goes against a school rule, she should inform Ms. Ellies of the breach. If Ms. Ellies still doesn't comply then I would speak with the Principal. Social media is obviously a prominent issue in today's society and will be there no matter what so we need to figure out a way teachers can have a social life while still observing the school rules.
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Solution 7
Posted October 8, 2018 8:23 pm

uryden
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This is a new way to communicate with parents in this modern age. I think this type of contact is a great idea for teacher and parent relationship and communication. I agree that adding students on Facebook is odd, but depending on the student age it does not seem like a problem. Mrs. Ford should review school policy, but if Ms. Ellies is doing nothing wrong drop the situation and mind her own business.
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Solution 8
Posted July 7, 2019 9:40 pm

sygaru
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If Ms. Ellies is not breaking school policy by having these types of Facebook friends, then there is nothing to be done. I would remind Ms. Ellies, however, of how teachers have notoriety outside of school. When a parent or student sees a teacher doing something outside of school, it affects how the community sees the teacher. If Ms. Ellies makes a post that puts in a negative light (Ex: a post about her moonlighting as a stripper at a gentleman's club), it could lead to parent outrage or administration firing Ms. Ellies so her notoriety isn't associated with the school. As long as Ms. Ellies is aware of how notoriety potentially affects her public image, then what she's doing is fine.
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Solution 9
Posted February 18, 2020 11:13 pm

agutyT
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She should take it up with administration so that way they can have a meeting with Ms.Ellies about her behavior being inappropriate. She needs to learn to separate her social life with her teacher life because it can get her in trouble.
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Solution 10
Posted March 8, 2021 3:29 am

nuNyLy
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As long as their are no rules set by the school or county about accepting students and parents on social media I do not think she can take any approach other than sitting down with her and having a discussion about how it can be inappropriate that students can see what she is doing outside school with friends and that she can do what they are doing. It also opens doors that cannot be closed again.
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Solution 11
Posted October 14, 2022 4:10 pm

eSysyv
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I would mention to this teacher about certain laws regarding posting students on social media. You must have written consent from a students parent or guardian before taking a picture of them as well as posting them on any social media platform. It may be nice to show your friends what you're doing with your students, however posting your students can be a safety concern for them. As to adding students and their parents on social media, it does not seem very appropriate nor professional. A students parent, or the student, may find something you share or post inappropriate and could use it against you. I would consider advising the principal on this issue. Maybe if she were to hear from her boss she would start being careful about what she post on social media.
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Solution 12
Posted November 27, 2018 12:10 am

ybabaJ
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I would have Mrs. Ford continue monitoring the social media accounts and if Ms. Ellies crosses the line or goes against a school rule, she should inform Ms. Ellies of the breach. If Ms. Ellies still doesn't comply then I would speak with the Principal.
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Solution 13
Posted February 24, 2020 3:11 am

tyquJy
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She should definitely reach out to her superior, and make sure he honors her discretion in the matter. Social media accounts are completely public so she can report her actions anonymously.
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