When using social media to communicate with students, always use group communication- never one-on-one.
Social media in the classroom can facilitate discussion outside of the classroom.
Using social media in the classroom breaks the barrier for some shy students, allowing them to express themselves more easily.
It is safer not to engage in contact with students via social media than it is to engage in such actions.
Ideas, words, names, and slogans cannot be copyrighted.
Using copyrighted work must not deprive the creator of sales or affect profit.
Teachers must be aware of the risk of face hate groups- groups assembled on a social network for the sole purpose of threatening a teacher/student.
To fall under the fair use guidelines, a work must be used for educational and nonprofit reasons.
The individual/entity that owns the copyright is the only one who has rights to: reproduction, adaptation, distribution, public performance, public display, and digital transmission of sound recordings.
Fair use does not apply to standardized tests and workbooks.
You may only show videos on rainy days/rewards if you have the public performance rights or it must be related to the curriculum.
If the proposed use could become widespread, it does not fall under fair use.
It is the teacher's responsibility to teach students proper digital citizenship by demonstrating the characteristics of a good digital citizen.
Digital Citizenship for Students
Do not put personal information on social media websites.
Do not share passwords with your peers.
Remember what goes on the internet, stays on the internet.
What you post today could affect your job marketability in the future.
Bullying will not be tolerated- if you are getting bullied on the internet, make sure you contact a trustworthy adult.
Make responsible decisions regarding internet use.
Take advantage of, but don't abuse the Fair Use policy.
Digital Citizenship for Teachers
Digital Citizenship for Students