Social Bookmarking
- Be aware that others can view the sites that you bookmark.
- Be aware of words used to tag or describe the bookmark.
- Be aware of URL shortening services. Verify the landing site to which they point before submitting a link as a bookmark. It would be best to utilize the original URL if not constrained be the number of characters as in microblogs -- i.e. Twitter.
- Attempt to link directly to a page or resource if possible as you do not control what appears on landing pages in the future.
Instant Messaging
- X School District employees are required to get authorization to have instant messaging programs downloaded on their school computers.
- X School District employees also recognize this same authorization is required for access to instant messaging programs that are available through web interfaces with no download
- Avatar images and profile information should follow the same guidelines as the above Profiles and Identity section
- A written request must be submitted to the district Chief Information Officer for approval.
- When submitting a request to the CIO please include your name, building, grade level, and provide a statement explaining your instructional purposes for using the program.
- It would also be beneficial if you can tie your request to state curriculum standards or the student or teacher National Educational Technology Standards.
Requests for Social Media Sites
The X District understands that 21st century learning is constantly changing technology and that many sites that are currently "blocked" by the X District's internet filter may have pedagogical significance for teacher and student use.
- If you would like to request that another online site be accessible to use for teaching and learning, please fill out the Social Media Request Form and submit it to the district Educational Technology Specialist for review.
- Requests will be reviewed and the district social media guidelines will be updated periodically throughout the school year.
- A description should be provided of the intended use of the site and what tools on the site match your needed criteria.
- A link to the sites privacy policy should be included if possible
Best Practices for Teachers Using Social Networks for Personal Use!
Blogging Guidelines for Teacher Students.doc
Best Practices/Guidelines for Staff Using Social Media (e.g. should they "friend" students in Facebook?) .pdf version
Best Practices/Guidelines for Staff Using Social Media (e.g. should they "friend" students in Facebook?) .docx version