2012+Counselor+Bootcamp


 * May 31 2012**
 * Agenda**

9:00-9:15 Welcome/Purpose for the Day
 * ESU 1 Guidance Counselors: Fran Hassler & Rita Drieling

9:15-10:15 Social Media and More (Facebook)
 * Karen Haase, Lawyer
 * khaase@hslegalfirm.com
 * 402 434 3000
 * Harding & Shultz
 * H & S School Law (Facebook page)
 * @KarenHaase (twitter)
 * Twitter - powerful educational tool
 * hash tags # (used to sort information)
 * #edtech
 * #nebedu (Nebraska educators)
 * the most powerful social media for educators
 * offers more controls than Facebook (mom has to approve who follows)
 * Facebook
 * Tumblr
 * tech, media, picture-driven content
 * myyearbook
 * Skype
 * Youtube - video posts
 * Digital citizenship curriculum, signed release on school-provided devices (not responsible for misuse, but is punishable by the school)
 * Making parents partners rather than unwitting accomplices
 * Cause for concern (Staff)
 * drug/alcohol use by adults posted to Facebook
 * sexual inappropriateness
 * inappropriate communication with students (remain professional with students - no text abbreviations)
 * inappropriate communication ABOUT students
 * selling school property (eBay, craigslist) need administration/board authorization in print
 * Communication applications (communication with kids)
 * communication with kids (scheduling, assignments, etc., homework collaboration and feedback)
 * collaboration in classroom (instant polls, substantive content)
 * #flipping
 * Warnings to educators
 * keep personal Facebook separate from professional), more liberty
 * do not friend students (unless you have independent relationship with kid) - child, relative
 * check school board policy
 * think twice, post once
 * disable
 * tagging and geo-tagging
 * friends of friends accessing photos
 * friend Facebook
 * Social media and students
 * board policy - if none, ask for one
 * policy database: http://tinyurl.com/yar74dj
 * never post any student-related information to personal pages
 * post only on-protected information to professional pages
 * pictures - better not to identify student by first and last name, check your policy, check your administrators' feelings
 * FERPA
 * does not prevent you from using social media to assist students
 * applies only to "education records" that are "directly related" to student, maintained by an educational institution
 * directory information policy: the following information is directory information that can be released upon request
 * includes "image or likeness of student"
 * including student's cell phone number
 * email address
 * Facebook ID (option)
 * Twitter handle (option)
 * Parent opt in or out of directory information (not an ala cart option)
 * if you provide directory information to colleges, it must also be available to the military
 * name and grade
 * address
 * telephone number
 * date and place of birth
 * dates of attendance
 * participation in activities and sports
 * degrees and awards received
 * Protecting Children in the Twenty-First Century Act (2008) keep on file for 5 years
 * FCC now enforcing (in connection with Erate)
 * Required schools to educate on:
 * appropriate online behavior
 * interacting on social networking websites and chat rooms
 * common sense
 * anti defamation league


 * 10:15-10:30 BREAK**

10:30-11:45 Using Facebook Effectively with Students
 * Wayne State College: Kevin Halle
 * Facebook Trivia: 10 things you didn't know about the social network
 * not a primary use for student population (Twitter)
 * How WSC is using Facebook
 * institutional page: 5300 likes; free marketing platform
 * new student group: welcoming class of 2016 (409 members of 700+ enrollees)
 * what should I bring to college? admissions questions, etc., even before on campus
 * expect instantaneous response
 * WSC ambassadors are also on page, answering questions
 * WSC representative page (staff) to connect with prospective students and provide information on campus activities, athletic events, etc.
 * do not add students as friends - leave it up to the student
 * alumni, campus security, newspaper, student service, alumni, department of music, etc.
 * all Facebook posts direct students back to college website
 * Also use twitter, YouTube, Google plus, Flickr, instagram
 * Pages, Groups (strengths and weaknesses of each)
 * Five recommendations
 * Use Facebook with a Focus
 * "Friend" with Caution
 * Consider Using a Group or a Page
 * Consider Alternatives (platforms for education)
 * Keep Up and Follow Up
 * Northeast Community College: Samantha Wolfe
 * Samantha at Northeast page
 * field questions, push out information
 * provides analytics: how many are reading posts, talking about, etc.
 * Admissions page - interactive (not 'business'-type, more authentic conversation), 'real' posts
 * conversations for specific targeted groups of students for feedback, sign-up, sharing information
 * sharing information from other groups' pages
 * use to build a personal connection to prospective students
 * information shared to parents

11:15-Noon
 * Hands-On Facebook time (Kevin and Sam assist)


 * 12:00-12:45 LUNCH**

12:45-2:00 Google for Counselors
 * ESU 8 Guidance Counselors: Judi Sigler and Barb Bode
 * self-assessment/share session regarding how counselors are currently using technology
 * symbaloo.com - personal website directory
 * schoolcounselor.com/resources
 * fillanypdf.com
 * career jeopardy []
 * personal/school wiki page wikispaces.com
 * []
 * Facebook (Wisner-Pilger counselor)


 * Google docs
 * current school uses:
 * evaluations, downlists, Saturday school assignments,
 * Today's agenda Google Doc
 * counselortech.wikispaces.com/home
 * http://evhighschool.wikispaces.com/

2:00-2:45
 * Hands-On Google time (Judi and Barb assist)

2:45-3:00 Wrap-Up Activity (Rhonda, Carol and Jeff)
 * ASCA Work Session (September 20-21)
 * Corning Video: A Day Made of Glass 2 (also - here's the link to A Day Made of Glass 1)
 * Evaluation