In this day and age, it only makes sense that many schools are considering social media policies. While the use of social media sites like Facebook and Twitter can’t be regulated by schools at all times, what about in the classroom? And what about school-related posts?
A private boarding school in New Hampshire, which provides a tablet to every teacher and student, may be setting an example for others. The New Hampton School has implemented three levels of social media policies.
It’s only one school out of many that have social media policies in place. What are some different types of policies that schools are using when it comes to social media? Here are a few examples:
A school’s ultimate reason for implementing a social media policy is not new: The safety and well-being of students always comes first. And with students quicky adapting to new technology, schools are doing what they can to ensure this is maintained.
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