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Above is a link to a new entry in the blog “So You Want to Teach.” I apologize for continually commenting on this blog, but the entries are always extremely practical for pre-service teachers such as myself. This posting was about Facebook which is so practical to my life right now because I have been a new Facebooker for a little over a week at this point. I feel torn about the issues because I’ve heard several teachers advise against having a Facebook account. I plan on having absolutely nothing on my Facebook page that I would be ashamed of having other future employers or students see; however, I still feel nervous. I think the author is correct to wait until his high school students have graduated before friending them. Facebook could really allow students to enter our personal lives in ways they’re not supposed to. The argument to the author’s philosophy was to use privacy settings but I really don’t even know how to manipulate these yet. I am very interested on what other teachers have to say on the issue of Facebook. It is difficult for those of my generation to not have a Facebook now but I would certainly be willing to get rid of my account if it might jeopardize my career goals.
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Knowing that anything you put in an email or post online could be seen (heard, viewed) by anyone else is a good approach to take with our electronic lives in this day and age. However, I would personally be leery of "friending" K-12 students prior to their graduation. For one thing, if you are their friend, you can see what they say and do. Some of them may not be too discreet in what they post, and if you observe certain behaviors as a teacher, it may be your obligation to address them. I think it's better not to put yourself in that position.
ReplyDeleteP. S. - While this is a very good blog, please post about some other items from your PLN. Others may discover valuable resources in this way.
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