Social media and electronic communication in general have become the norm when it comes to sharing information and communication, hence it is important that teachers and students understand the unwritten rules and ethical dilemmas related to communication via web2.0 technologies to prevent unwanted consequences. The following scenario provides an example of an ethical dilemma related to the use of online social networks between teachers and students.
Miss Hawkins has recently joined Grenville High School as a History Teacher. She was very excited to be appointed after graduation and looked forward to doing an excellent job in engaging and motivating her students. She encouraged the use of new technologies and was interested in how social media can enhance the learning experiences of secondary school students. It did not take long before her students found her public Facebook page with photos taken of Miss Hawkins at clubs and parties. Two boys from a year 9 class thought that Miss Hawkins was a really cool teacher and they invited her via her Facebook account to join a local rave party. An avid partygoer, Miss Hawkins accepted this invitation via Facebook post that was publicly available.
We will be focusing on the above scenario over the next few posts. Our contributors, Sarah Khazaal, Leila Koren , Sarah Frendo, and Mark D'Alessandro will all be weighing in on how a situation like this can be explored within various teaching frameworks. Happy reading!
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