4 Corners January 2017

4 Corners

A Publication of Lauderdale County Schools

Volume IV Issue 6 January 2017

Social Media : Friend or Foe ?

A recent CNN report found that teens in the United States spend about nine hours a day using media . If you think about it that is more time than many spend sleeping . Whether through Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , Snapchat , or others , our young people today stay connected in ways we never thought possible . However , with this connection it is more important than ever that we teach students how to use social media responsibly . In a recent study , over half of the students surveyed admitted to hiding their online behavior from their parents . Therefore , it is critical we make sure our students know the dangers associated with this type of behavior and understand there are laws protecting people from inappropriate use . In fact , individuals who purposefully Randy Hodges , Superintendent post pictures , information , or videos that are considered injurious can face criminal charges . For adults , it is equally important to serve as the role model for appropriate social media use . Lauderdale County School District sees social media as a valuable tool in communicating information to parents and families . If you haven ’ t checked out our website to see our current feeds , I encourage you to do so . ( www . lauderdale . k12 . ms . us ) I also encourage all employees of this district to review our social media policies . It is important for us all to be reminded that the penalty for inappropriate use can ultimately mean loss of employment and licensure . The links are found below . I urge you to spend some time discussing these important issues with your students .

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