“Don’t put something on Facebook that you wouldn’t want your Grandmother to see!” “If you wouldn’t say it in person, then don’t type it on social media.” “Stop wasting all of your time watching those stupid YouTube videos!” How many times has that advice been given out to kids by parents and teachers alike? There […]
Read MoreBeyond Facebook – Why Instagram Matters
Does our school really need another social media channel? We are on Facebook; isn’t that enough? Schools need to be where the community is. Of course, that includes parents and grandparents. They are on Facebook. But where are your students? Have you asked them? It is always changing, but right now I believe Instagram is […]
Read MoreKeeping Kids Safe and Kind Online
Veremis, L. (2015, April 14)Keeping kids safe and kind online.” Retrieved from http://www.weau.com EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) — From Facebook to Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, social media sites are growing fast and evolving. For parents, that creates a struggle to navigate new territory and ensure their kids understand the risks and benefits of social media sites. […]
Read MoreProtecting the Identification of Students with Special Needs
Social media is a place to celebrate ALL of our students. This includes the kids who are tall, short, curly-haired, redheaded, freckle-faced, elementary-aged, pre-teen, high schoolers, athletic and musical. But what about those students with special needs? How do we safely celebrate them? This question comes up at every school with whom I have contact. […]
Read MoreWhat if Someone Trashes Us on Social Media?
We hope your school is using social media to celebrate their students! We have found that over 99% of comments provided are positive. Truly, there is so much good that comes out of an active social media presence for schools! But what about that fewer than 1% of comments that might be negative – or […]
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