Thursday, May 29, 2008

Re: Social Networking Policy

That's what I have always liked about Quaker education. It set out
correct principles and then lets students, faculty and parents govern
themselves. I was blessed with a Quaker education in my youth it has
served me well for all these years.

Greg

On May 29, 2008, at 7:05 AM, George Orio wrote:

> 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
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>
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