Article Six - Rules to Stop Pupil and Teacher From Getting Too Social Online

When used properly social media and the Internet are effective tools in the classroom.  In recent years there has been many inappropriate relationships involving teachers and students. Many of these relationships have stemmed from private conversations through text messaging or online platforms.  School districts across the country are taking action by imposing strict guidelines that ban these private conversations. Many teachers disagree with these strict guidelines being imposed on their classrooms.

I understand both sides to this argument. The school districts imposing strict guidelines are trying to protect the teachers and students.  The teachers see social media as a great tool to get the most out of their students.  There has to be equilibrium between the school districts and the teachers.  Social media is a great tool and should be used in the classroom, but private messaging and text messaging should be eliminated.