Social Media in Schools

A current hot topic around the state of Michigan and around the country is what type of polices should schools and states have in regarding social media in schools.  Check out this local article from AnnArbor.com website for a local perspective of what educators in Washtenaw county are saying.  With our schools progress in educational technology these are types of issues we are going to have to think about on a continuing basis. Should we as a district embrace the use of social media more in our classes or is it something we should shy away from?  I know many of our teachers already have a "class" facebook, or twitter account to connect with our students. What is the line that we draw between proper and improper use of social media in the classroom?  Is it a distraction or is it a teachable moment that can be capitalized to further a discussion?  Should it be something that is included in an upcoming PD session or Tech academy session?

The issue of technology is an ever changing dynamic and is something that we should all be in tune with.