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We’ve had quite a bit of feedback regarding our recent post that discussed whether or not schools can discipline students for creating a Facebook page that is critical of, or harassing toward, a staff member.  The courts have given their perspective on a few different cases, but I thought I would post this simple poll for readers to weigh in themselves regarding their personal beliefs about what should or should not be allowed. Feel free to add the justification for your answer as a comment.

(if you don’t see a poll below, please try again later…we have been having trouble with the polling software)

We will be participating in a live web chat for EdWeek today from 1-2 Eastern time.  From EdWeek:

“At its best, the Internet helps students find information and stay in touch with friends through everything from text-messages and blogs to social-networking and other video- and photo-sharing Web sites. But the Internet can also enable students to aggressively target and harm their peers. This chat will inform educators and parents on how to recognize cyberbullying and protect young people from becoming victims. Please join us to discuss cyberbullying, a problem affecting growing numbers of students, administrators, teachers, and parents.”

If you are interested in participating with us, log onto http://www.edweek-chat.org around 1pm Eastern today. We look forward to chatting with you this afternoon!

I just got back from the Jostens Renaissance National Conference. WOW. The energy at this conference was electric. Over 1,100 educators and superstar students from around the country met up in Phoenix to discuss various issues relating to teaching, learning, culture, and motivation (just to name a few). I covered a basic overview of cyberbullying and other issues related to adolescent use of technology in a couple of breakout sessions. In addition to the learning that was taking place, there was also a heavy dose of fun. These folks were a riot to hang out with. It is really inspiring to be around people who are passionate about their jobs. Kudos to Jostens for putting on such an amazing event.