Thursday, May 29, 2008

Re: Social Networking Policy

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>Given the positives that can come out of social networks, does anyone have a policy that rides the appropriateness of use tight rope?
Alex,

Perhaps I am being simplistic, but simplicity is part of being at a Quaker institution.

"in using social networks, students, faculty and parents should observe the same social conventions that our community uses at school or out of school. In the case questions or concerns arise, the appropriate school personnel should be consulted. When
using new technologies, we enjoy exciting ways to work and communicate, nevertheless we must also be extremely careful in maintaining a caring community that supports the educational, social and emotional growth of all its members."

George Orio
Friends Seminary
222 East 16th Street
New York, New York 10003
212.979.5030 x164/fax 212.979.5034
www.friendsseminary.org

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