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According to a study released today by Dictionary.com, the leading online and mobile English-language resource, a vast majority (73\%) of teachers think social media and texting are bad for grammar and spelling but half (50\%) use it to better understand their students.
More than half of U.S. students surveyed—nearly 54 percent—said social media is a good place to stay up-to-date on the world’s news, while about a quarter disagreed.
Can a professor ask for your transcript?
No. Usually only advisors are given access to transcripts.
Are students grades confidential?
Your test grades, GPA, and standardized testing scores all fall under the umbrella of FERPA, leading them to be classified as private information that cannot be released to others unless you give consent.
Should teachers hug their students?
(Note on hugging: Do not attempt to hug students. If a student initiates the hug, attempt to have a side embrace or arm over the shoulder. An open door policy usually means that as a teacher you are willing to see students at any time before or after school. This is a good way to establish communication with a student.
Faculty shouldn’t friend, follow, or otherwise engage with students on social media directly. Instagram, specifically, “is very tricky because the potential for abuse is higher with images published publicly.
Why does my professor want to be in my office?
Your professor is probably required by school policy to be in his or her office and available to students for a set number of hours per week. On top of that, most professors like talking to students — it’s part of the reason we took the job.
Should professors build a social media brand?
We know from research that faculty are hesitant to use social media platforms. However, social media allows professors to reach students in new ways. In addition to teaching, there are benefits for educators and researchers to build a social media brand.
How can I get my professor to talk to my students?
Pay social calls. Your professor is probably required by school policy to be in his or her office and available to students for a set number of hours per week. On top of that, most professors like talking to students — it’s part of the reason we took the job.