Unit 7: Professional Boundaries and Teacher–Student Relationships

4. Digital Communication and Social Media Ethics

In an era where educators and students often interact online, clear digital boundaries are crucial. Risks include:
·       Misinterpretation of tone or intent in messages.
·       Breaching institutional communication protocols.
·       Inappropriate familiarity or access to personal content.
Best practices:
·       Use official channels (university email, LMS) for all academic communication.
·       Avoid accepting friend requests or following students on personal accounts.
·       Refrain from messaging students outside reasonable hours unless urgent.