Interesting discussion. I am taking part in an online book study of Adolescent
Literacy: Turning Promise into Practice. One of the chapters we have recently
discussed is written by Harvey Daniels about the positive effects of
teacher/student letter writing. Mr. Daniels lists nineteen benefits of
teacher/student correspondence, all of which could also be said of virtual
communication. One of our book study members (an administrator) cautioned that some
teachers would need some training/guidelines to know where to draw the line and
some parents may object or be suspicious of this informal dialogue. To be sure,
with all of the "relationships" we see in the news, I could understand why they
may. So, I think that all of us in the education business must be aware of the
limits and where to draw the line between professional and personal contact with
students whether it be in person or through written communication, in print OR
online.
I can see the need to be familiar with the online social networks "workings." I
have considered joining one or both of the major ones just to learn how they work
and how to set them up for safe or private communications. However, I think this is
not my primary role as a librarian so I haven't found the time to do so.
Thank you for an interesting discussion.
Sandra Carswell, Librarian
S.C. Lee Junior High School
1205 Courtney Lane
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
254-542-7877
library website: http://ccisd.esc11.net/99120618141227170/site/default.asp
sandracarswell@hotmail.com
sandraca@ccisd.com
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