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Nine disturbing behaviors on social media that people need to stop right now. May 08, 2012|Bridget Doyle Statuses, tweets, pins, check-ins, videos, photos … the insatiable hunger for social media can't be stopped.

Nine disturbing behaviors on social media that people need to stop right now

But as more platforms keep popping up, common sense is becoming lost in a hazy web of bathroom photo shoots and cat memes. Twitter in D123. Tweeting For Schools. Awhile ago, I wrote a post entitled, “What Should A Networked Educational Leader Tweet About?

Tweeting For Schools

“, which was meant to be a guide to administrators new to Twitter on tweeting and sharing information using this social media tool. It is something that I am hoping all educators can use, but I obviously think that administrators should really understand the important use of social media in schools. As our own school division and schools all over the world are starting to use organizational Twitter accounts to connect, I wanted to write a post on how a school or educational institution can use Twitter effectively.

It is a great way to connect with students, as well as share their message locally and globally. Here are some ideas to start you with the process:

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How to Create Social Media Guidelines for Your School. Produced in collaboration with Facebook.

How to Create Social Media Guidelines for Your School

Social media is fast becoming as ubiquitous as the air we breathe. In recent months, many schools and districts around the country have taken steps to create social media policies and guidelines for their students and staff. In my work with several districts to draft these documents, I have seen many approaches that work well, and some that don't. That said, there is no silver bullet for administrators; every school, district, and state has a different set of circumstances.