Wang, Yinying. "Social Media In Schools: A Treasure Trove Or Hot Potato?." Journal Of Cases In Educational Leadership 16.1 (2013): 56-64. ERIC. Web. 29 Sept. 2014.
This article provides a fictional scenario regarding social media. Based on a real case, Kevin, a principal who has reservations with social media in the school climate, meets with his Assistant Principal, who is a major advocate of technology in the classroom. The Assistant Principal, Melissa, wants to create a Facebook page for the high school in order to improve communication between the school, parents, and students. Although Melissa's recent ideas with implementing technology in the school have had success, Kevin still feels uncomfortable. Several questions pop up in his head. What about students and teachers becoming Facebook friends through our page? Do we delete inappropriate or rude comments from parents on the page? Kevin ultimately challenges Melissa to work out the kinks on the school's current social media policy in order to answer these questions. Currently, Melissa is still working on this.
The author then provides commentary on the above scenario, comparing the difference in opinions between the two administrators. Through her writing, the reader can see she is a proponent of using social media as a communication platform for schools. She does realize that social media policy must be updated to avoid legal loopholes and confusion. Currently, the author studies Educational Technology at the University of Cincinnati. This article has been peer-reviewed.
This article opened my eyes to traditional versus 21st century instruction. I agree that social media could be an excellent communication source for school districts, but the questions proposed in the story are very important questions. Social media policy has to be updated in order for this idea to work.
CA School Tracks Students' Social Media: Is It Legal? N.p., 29 Aug. 2013. Web. 02 Oct. 2014.
This video, which was posted by CBS, describes a controversial method a high school in California is using. Social media has played a huge role in education, with both positive and negative effects. The school's goal is to prevent suicide, bullying, and harassment. A local company is hired by the district to monitor public social media, such as Facebook and Twitter. Although I feel uncomfortable with this approach, the school is doing the students' a huge service. Colleges and employers almost always look at applicants' public social media accounts. Knowing that the school is watching, students are less likely to post negative things on social media.
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