Social Media Policy

Module 6- Week 12

As defined by the Los Angles Unified School District, “Social media is comprised of online platforms where users engage one another and share information and ideas through text, video, or pictures. To be a responsible social media user, students shall understand the different types of social media available and ways to engage in safe and productive ways online” (Gipson & Mendoza, 2018).

1. Behavior– Students must consider their behavior and conduct online when communicating through social media. Students must be aware that any content of information shared through social media can be view by anyone, even if privately shared with a peer.
2. Learning Atmosphere– Students are not to disrupt the learning atmosphere, educational programs, or school activities through the use of social media accounts.
3. Personal Information– Students must not share any confidential or private information about themselves or anyone else. “Personal information includes (but is not limited to) one’s full name, address, phone number, school, and birthday” (Gipson & Mendoza, 2018).
4. Transparency– Students must present themselves honestly and transparently providing only truthful information about themselves.
5. Age- Appropriate– Students must only access and produce age- appropriate educational content when using social media.
6. Responsibility– Students must take responsibility in providing a safe environment on and offline when using social media, this can include reporting bullying and inappropriate use or content.
7. Copyright– Students must produce original content and appropriately cite content when information from elsewhere is shared. Students must only use content and material that complies with copyright permission.
8. Access– Students must only access school approved social media sites and platforms.
9. Privacy– Students must respect other’s privacy and ensure protection of other’s privacy and ask for permission before taking someone’s picture or recording a video.
10. Use– Students must use social media for educational approved and educational purposes. Students must use social media for learning and collaborating purposes.

Ensuring Stakeholder Feedback:

• Providing surveys to students, parents, school staff, and district staff to provide feedback and commenting on policy.
• Policy must be taken to the district’s policy committee
• Provide contact information to all stakeholders
• Respond promptly and provide revision when necessary

Resources

Gipson, F., & Mendoza, S. (2018, July 18). Digital Citizenship / Social Media Policy for Students. Retrieved from https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/8619

Student Technology and Internet Acceptable Use. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.westada.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=13184#500