From Chalkboard to Wall -- Managing the Benefits of Social Media
Use by Tamara I. Devitt, Fisher & Phillips LLP As more students,
parents, teachers, and administrators tap into social networking
sites, the lines between educational and personal networking are
becoming more blurred. Schools need to provide clear guidelines
to avoid legal issues around school-sanctioned social media.
Included: Tips for safeguarding against social media mishaps. As
more students, parents, teachers, and administrators tap into
social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and
YouTube for educational, school communication, admissions
marketing, and other purposes, the lines between educational and
personal networking are becoming more and more blurred. Atty.
Tamara I. Devitt Social networking sites like Facebook and
MySpace allow users to create personal Web sites and to post
online personal information about their employer, marital
status, friends, outside interests, and hobbies as well as
photographs and real-time