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This document discusses the importance of professionalism when using social networks and texting as an educator. It cautions that even well-intentioned interactions could be misinterpreted or taken out of context, and notes that as mandated reporters educators must report any suspected abuse or risk of harm. The document recommends setting clear boundaries and using alternative communication tools approved for school use rather than interacting with students on personal social networks or via texting except in emergency situations.
Social networks
- 1. Professionalism & Social Networks Brandon Raymo Assistant Director MRVED braymo@mnrved.k12.mn.us
- 2. Agenda Introduction & Background Info Read and Discuss Articles Presentation and Discussion Done
- 3. I am not here to scare you or preach at you. I am here to educate you, protect you, and keep you safe!
- 4. Defining a Social Network How do you define social networks? Dictionary.com A network of social interactions and personal relationships.
- 5. Rank the Following Number 1-3 3 being most appropriate for use with students, 1 being least appropriate to network with students. Facebook Twitter Texting Why did you rank them that way?
- 6. It's Just Texting! There is nothing inappropriate going on!
- 7. Interpretation Explaining What are some text messages that could be taken out of context or interpreted wrong?
- 8. People Can See My Previous Texts What if a parent saw only the one text? What if a student brought just that one text to administration? But people can see my previous texts to see context? Yes they can...but... What if it surfaces 3 months after the actual conversation and you have deleted the conversation? What if the student deletes everything but that one text? It is possible to request phone records and see, but probably will happen in court after your name has been smeared! It only takes ONE accusation!
- 9. Sexting You have no control over what is sent to you! What happens if some students get a hold of a phone of a student and take some "x-rated" pictures? You or nobody else has proof of who took the pictures The students thought it would be funny to send you the pictures. Those pictures are now on your phone AND... You had been texting that student On the outside it looks like something inappropriate has taken place Someone could steal your phone and you would have a hard time proving who sent what.
- 11. Mandated Reporting As a mandated reporter, you are REQUIRED to report: Financial, physical, or sexual abuse is observed or suspected Evidence of neglect Knowledge of incident Imminent risk of serious harm What does that mean? Breaking the law falls under imminent risk of serious harm Drinking Drugs Tobacco Cutting Suicide
- 12. You are the authority figure. Not their friend! If they are clearly doing something that is harming their body and they are not of legal age, report it! You might not be the most popular person in school for awhile, but you have done your job.
- 13. Bad Situations You have friended a student you trust you can see their "stuff" They go to a party, get tagged in a photo in the background Other students are drinking alcohol You have friended a student that has recently graduated. Pictures are posted of a summer party and students who have not graduated are in attendance Student makes a post about how sad they are Student then commits suicide a week later Other students see you are friends with one of their friends and you have 30 friend requests from students in a week You go out and are tagged in a photo you might not be too proud of Your status is taken out of context and reported
- 14. Rules of Thumb General rule of thumb: If you would not normally interact with these students outside of the school environment, don't interact with them in the virtual environment. If someone is not your face friend, they are not your Facebook friend. Network with students once they graduate. Be careful here too!
- 15. When is it OK? To be Facebook friends Relatives Your own kid Very close family friends You always run the risk of seeing things you MUST report, no matter what students you friend. Texting Your own kid Relatives School Related Still use caution Babysitting?
- 16. What can I do? Don't put yourself in a bad situation. Delete, Delete, Delete Stop "friending" students Set up a CLEAR boundary. Make sure students know your expectations and what happens if they break your boundary or expectations. Find alternate routes of getting information to students. Remind 101- Safe and secure text messaging