Still, B. (2012). Ten surefire ways to destroy your twitter credit. Learning and Leading with Technology, 39(6), 32-33. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/DigitalEditionMarch-April2012.aspx
The internet and social media has been growing faster than ever. As a future educator, we have to set a positive example in and out of the classroom, which also includes anything we post online. Even though I am not a frequent user of Twitter, I do use Facebook. The article makes several important points of what not to do and how Twitter could harm your professional reputation within your PLN. The most important one is we must be careful posting inappropriate images, statements or videos. Even if it wasn't intentional or for fun, someone may find it inappropriate. Using slant and text lingo is also frowned upon. Abbreviating words also suggest that we are too lazy to type up a word. Being a Facebook user, I currently keep everything separate by using filters. Filters displays certain posts according to groups that I select.
Q1: What is the most effective way to prevent an accidental post from happening?
A: Keep your personal and professional networks separate. When making a post, always double check which networks would see your post. Or simply, don't post anything inappropriate. This ensures that you are always maintaining a positive images through out all networks.
Q2: Many students now have mobile devices, how could teachers identify cyberbullying through social outlets like Twitter?
A: Like many bullying incidents, its important for teachers to recognize signs of bullying that happens in and out of the classroom. And if you are planning to use public forums as a way to facilitate a discussion, or as an assignment, teachers have to make sure that it is a safe, educational environment.
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