PROFESSIONAL ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS
Considering my Influence of Law and Ethics blog, I have started this reflection by referring to the New Zealand Education Council’s Guidelines on Ethical Use of Social Media. They say that; “teachers have commitments to: learners; parents/guardians and family/whānau; society; and the profession.” It further states that; “Teachers have a professional obligation to develop and maintain professional relationships with learners based on the best interests of those learners.” Do those ‘best interests’ involve using social media? Yes! Social media permeates today’s society with technology transforming the way that school's teach and children learn. General Social Media Reflection: ...