Nov. 30th 2012 presentation to the Learning Partnership. The focus of the presentation was a review of the process for the development and implementation of the Ottawa Catholic School Board Social Media Policy.
11. Policy Approved – April 2010
The Board
recognizes the use
of electronic social
media by staff as a
viable means to
involve colleagues,
parents, and
students in
academic dialogue.
12. Policy Approved – April 2010
The Board is
committed to
supporting staff use of
electronic social
media to interact
knowledgeably and
responsibly via the
Internet.
13. Policy Approved – April 2010
The social media policy applies to
blogs, personal websites, RSS
feeds, postings on wikis and other
interactive sites, such as, but not
limited to: Facebook, MySpace,
Blogger, Twitter, Instant Messaging,
and postings on video or picture-
sharing sites and elsewhere on the
Internet
14. Policy Approved – April 2010
The Board recognizes that teachers
and other Board employees are role
models. Parents entrust educators
with the duty to educate their
children. The Board recognizes that
the use of the Internet and social
media has the potential to affect this
trust.
22. Excellent Resource
Social Media
1. Its Potential for Schools
2. School Safety
3. School Management
4. Enhancing Learning
5. Future Trends
Practical examples and
advice, along with links to
support materials and resources
23. Social Media
Active Use in the OCSB
Social Media
June 2012 – hired a
social media specialist
Who uses Social Media:
- teachers
- students
- administrators
- trustees
- superintendents
- support staff
- parents
… Who doesn’t?