This week I am going to talk about how some educators have begun to incorporate Twitter in their Elementary classrooms. I think this is a great tool for younger students to begin using as they learn to about meta-cognition. Using Twitter will allow students to engage with other students and educators around the world. Using…
Examples of How Not to get Fired for Using Social Media
I have researched several articles about the misuse of technology leading to lawful termination of educators, school staff (college), business men/women, and government officials. I am disturbed by the careless nature individuals have been abusing technology (i.e. social media websites) within the workplace and believe it or not in the “privacy” of their home. Here…
Teachers Paid to Endorse Tech Products (Ethical or Unethical?)
The article, “Silicon Valley Courts Brand-Name Teachers, Rising Ethical Questions,” (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/02/technology/silicon-valley-teachers-tech.html) has sparked a debate within the teaching profession as well as with professors, and former U.S. Attorney Generals. The question everyone is considering, is whether teachers are violating school and states ethical policies, when tech companies provide them with incentives to promote their products?…