Here's my vlog for this week's blog post. I tried to do a walk and talk 'rant' on this week's topic. I then turned to the net to find some answers to my own question. Would love to hear what you think.
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Brad Raes
4/7/2020 10:01:16 am
I have always been Leary about posting pictures of students for a few reasons, the ethical/legal reason about sharing a photo of a student that may not have a media release and the other is the why. I struggle (at times) with the idea of teachers posting photos of students for their personal gain. I don't want to make anyone feel bad about that statement as I realize the glass house in which I live.. however, hear me out. Share inspiring stories, share informational pieces and resources... but.. try to think of a time where you have seen a teacher post something that was maybe not so inspirational or useful, so at this point are they using students to increase their "digital social status"? Perhaps I am just being a miser... but something I think about at times.
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Dean Vendramin
4/8/2020 12:58:00 am
I've seen that way too often and totally understand your point of view. I like to share what's happening in my class for various reasons ... like maybe somebody else will find idea interesting, maybe I can get some tips, like to show public great things happening in classroom ... as always I appreciate your perspective ... I'd love to work with you we'd have a lot of great discussions thanks
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4/7/2020 03:26:01 pm
I really liked the format of your response this week, Dean! I think you should do more video-style "rants" and conversations. As for taking pictures of students, I try to be super careful and aware of the guidelines. I never post a picture unless I have permission, and when I do, I only post from my class Twitter account or in a private space like Seesaw. I get nervous whenever I see people posting pictures of other students or kids on personal accounts like Instagram or Facebook. I do think that people are becoming more aware of it now, but it's definitely something that needs to be brought up more. Thanks for your input on this important topic!
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Dean Vendramin
4/8/2020 01:04:43 am
Yeah I was going to try the rant as part of my summary of learning so good test run for next time ... was going to do something like this hour has 832 minutes maybe next time. Ya I struggle a lot with this ... my journey with Twitter has been interesting because I used to lurk for a long time but have tried to be more active in posting what I hope to be useful posts like what's happening in my classroom and I try to tag people who made the tool to see it in action and offer any feedback (or get feedback some someone who also uses it) I also teach secondary so maybe I don't get as nervous as if it were say those under 13 but the high school kids (everybody else for that matter) privacy is important too. Thanks for the comment.
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Catherine Ready
4/7/2020 07:04:57 pm
I agree with Amanda - love this rant style! Similar to Amanda and Brad, I am a careful about what kind of photos I post of students online - always make sure that I have a media release, and more recently I make sure to ask the students if it is okay that I take their picture. I had another discussion with Trevor on my Instagram review about how some teachers create "teacher accounts" to display all the things their students do. Not necessarily for an educational reason other than building their own digital portfolio. We have to be aware of why we are taking and posting photos - thanks for bringing up these ideas!
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Dean Vendramin
4/8/2020 01:08:19 am
I did that in one take if you can believe that haha. I also post school related stuff on our school Twitter account (and another teacher posts on our school Instagram). We try to be really aware of the students ... always in back of my mind hence the rant ... but its also important to share and promote what's happening. Appreciate your feedback. Thanks
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AuthorDean Vendramin. Educator for over 20 years. Currently Education Leader for Math/Science at Archbishop M.C. O'Neill Catholic High School. Have a passion for all things in education with emphasis on technology integration, assessment, professional development, and 21 Century Education. Posts are articles he has written for the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation monthly newsletter The Bulletin, Saskatchewan Math Teachers' Society The Variable, blog requests from memberships he is a part of, and his own thoughts. Archives
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