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Teachers TV: Social Media

What are the policies schools can adopt to help ensure safe and responsible use of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, by students and staff? Education journalist Michael Shaw visits schools and talks with unions and internet safety experts to find out. This video, aimed at school leaders, teachers and IT coordinators, looks at the benefits and risks of using social media in schools, and the safeguards and policies that can put in place to protect both teachers and students. Michael...

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Related topics : benefits of using social media in education / internet social media policy

Teachers TV: Online Social Networks - Friend or Foe?

The technology behind social websites such as MySpace, Facebook and Bebo is explored in this video on ICT learning and media literacy, looking also at the issues these websites raise for teachers.

The current generation is is the first with the technical means to offer a running commentary on every aspect of their lives. This fact has sparked a debate on whether this technology - an ever increasing part of children's lives - is a force for good or an opportunity for cyberbullying to...

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Related topics : online social network websites / social media networking websites / schools and online social networking