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  Case: Social Media
Many of Mr. Smith's high school students have been adding her on Facebook, although she has not responded to any of the requests. She made a class announcement that she will not accept any friend requests until they graduate and are no longer at the school, is this appropriate?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
If a teacher uses their real name the students are going to find them. If their page is public, they will see it. Social Media is a tool that can use in such a positive way. I know teachers who take picture with students at school events and post them (high school). The students are friended to the account as well. This teacher is a school favorite. One the other hand, this teacher has access to the students page if they notice anything different or off. Intervention or reporting a concern about a students to a councilor may help reestablish a student back onto the right path. Student flood social media... why not make a positive impact.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: Though this said page is public and for school, I do think there should be a separation between teachers and students. Even if this page does no harm, it is still too close for comfort.
Rated On: March 4, 2021 12:16 am
Rated By: Alana Gray
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think social media and taking picture of students tows a line I would never want to risk.
Rated On: March 7, 2021 5:04 pm
Rated By: WyJyGa
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I would not use this solution because unless the social media page is a school based one, this relationship is inappropriate.
Rated On: June 30, 2021 8:39 pm
Rated By: yraReW
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I don’t agree that this is the right solution for the given problem.
Rated On: November 1, 2021 12:46 am
Rated By: mymaVy
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: Although in a digital world students will be able to find their teachers public accounts, I feel there are boundaries that are crucial to be put into place. Students are minors and even if they consent to a picture, parental consent is needed in cases where the teacher is using these images to publicize his/her work. Additionally, I know few students who would feel comfortable with their teacher snooping through their pages to look for changes.
Rated On: July 22, 2023 6:43 pm
Rated By: zyzuDy