The Social Media Use Policy (SMUP) was created as a collaborative effort. Working with David Guymon and Keven Dessler provided the opportunity to discuss controversial aspects of the policy. We researched multiple district guidelines regarding media, as well as many of the laws which guide teacher, student, and internet interaction. Because guidelines shape the practices of professionals creating them should involve many voices, insights, and thoughts. Developing this SMUP required compromise. Discussions about social media involvement can involve strong sentiments, and require diplomacy and compromise.
Creating this policy challenged me to see social media from multiple vantage views: teachers, administration, law, and family. Teachers are roll models and are held to a higher standard by the community. Administrators must develop policies to help protect their teachers and districts from scrutiny and criticisms.
Creating this policy challenged me to see social media from multiple vantage views: teachers, administration, law, and family. Teachers are roll models and are held to a higher standard by the community. Administrators must develop policies to help protect their teachers and districts from scrutiny and criticisms.