Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: 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? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) 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.