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DCSD Publishes Social Media Guidelines for Students.

Posted Thursday, April 28, 2016

March 9, 2016

Dear DeKalb Schools Community,
In the 21st Century, students use technology more than ever before. They grow up with mobile devices at their fingertips, and the Internet has become a social playground. Because social media is instant, easy, and a common way of sharing information today, it is imperative that we practice safe social networking.

The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is providing guidelines for students and employees on the use of social media inside and outside of the classroom.

While the DeKalb County Board of Education provides an official Internet Acceptable Use Policy, found at the eBoard website on Dekalb.k12.ga.us, our guidelines offer a quick reference for safe, online etiquette. See our guidelines online at http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/communications.

Engagement, collaboration, learning, and sharing in digital environments are here to stay. Because technology changes rapidly, our community must work together to educate students on how to engage on social media platforms responsibly. In addition to these guidelines, DeKalb County School District will provide activities and resources that support social media, another important method of communication to keep our community in the know.

Let’s Stay Connected responsibly. Sincerely, Dr. R. Stephen Green Superintendent DeKalb County School District