This week’s class discussion was focused on the role of technology within the classroom, specifically how social media is used by members of the education community and the guidelines and boundaries of how this tool should be utilized. One point that stuck with me from this lecture was the importance of educating all parties how electronics and technology should be used in order to create a safe and professional learning environment. For example, teachers should only have contact and communication with students through channels that are monitored by schools, like Google Classroom, rather than outlets that are private and cannot be regulated. This is so that teachers can fulfill their roles of properly overseeing and securing the technology used in their classroom, and it also ensures that privacy standards are being upheld. Overall, it is integral for teachers to utilize social media and other technological tools in a way that complies with the law and the professional standards of their employer.