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Peter Beens on 04 Jun 12Under a new set of social media guidelines (pdf) issued by the New York City Department of Education, teachers are required to obtain a supervisor's approval before creating a "professional social media presence," which is broadly defined as "any form of online publication or presence that allows interactive communication, including, but not limited to, social networks, blogs, internet websites, internet forums, and wikis."
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SJCNY Trainers on 08 Jun 12Great insight into educating teachers about the use of social media within their schools so that they can help students navigate these waters as well.