(cross-posted on TechStew). A few posts ago, we wrote about personal and organizational “friending” policies on social networks like Facebook. Many thanks to Shayna Kreisler, BBYO’s Director, Education and Teen Initiatives, and her colleagues for their willingness to share their organization’s social networking policy. BBYO is a provider of identity-building and leadership development programs for [...]
Or is it? I’ve been hearing a lot of questions lately from people in leadership positions about the appropriateness of “friending” community members on social networks like Facebook. These questions are coming from clergy, youth leaders, teachers, etc. – basically, people in authority or mentoring roles, and often people who interact with minors. Many synagogues, [...]
Take a look over at On One Foot, Joshua Hammerman’s blog. His recent posting, “No More ‘Three Day’ Jews” reflects on the emerging cultural impact of the web 2.0 world on Jewish learning and identity. The article was also published in The Jewish Week. And be sure to check out Joshua’s explorations of ethical issues [...]
Does your school or institution have an acceptable use policy for learners and staff? What makes for robust AUPs, particularly for use in Jewish educational settings? How can we develop good digital citizenship that reflects the ethical values of derech eretz, and educates about user safety and the responsible use of information? Acceptable use policies [...]
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