Should Teachers Be Disciplined For Online Lives?
In a piece in the Los Angeles Times, George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley argued that blog posts, status updates and photos about legal, private activities should be legal. He says that as public servants, teachers should not be subjected to the transparent conditions of celebrities without any of the benefits. So should teachers be held to a higher standard? Parents, teachers, where do we draw the line?
(Source: gjmueller)
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iamdfair reblogged this from dietcokeporfavor and added:
With the online communities surging and most school districts teaching 21st century skills, teachers are often...
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funfactoryeducation answered:
I agree…they go too far in critisizing teachers behavior outside of the classroom.
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ishtar-gate answered:
Meyer is pretty clear. Teachers are public figures. Truth is not always apparent & can be misconstrued, even altered. Exercise prudence.
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truestoryorlie answered:
Yes. If you want to be a porn star and a teacher perform one of the jobs wearing a mask if you are going to post your antics on the internet.
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tomesaway answered:
Teachers are often held to higher standards than business professionals, politicians, and athletes, and less respected than all of the above.
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fewheel answered:
This is ridiculous. There is a difference between one’s professional life and one’s personal life, and that’s fine.
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