Social Networking

The widespread popularity of social networking websites like Facebook and MySpace have created a new generation of problems and potential liabilities for educators. Teachers may be held responsible for content posted about them and by them on social networking sites. The best way to prevent a problem arising from a social networking site is simply not to have a presence on them. For those who do, take steps to ensure your information remains private. Search yourself on Google on a regular basis to be aware of anything that is posted about you without your knowledge. Teachers should not post any material that others may consider offensive and should not “friend” students or allow students to “friend” them.