Texting for contact, part2

This article in Education Week bring up a very interesting point about texting, social media and student-teacher interaction. Schools are primarily a social institution and as such have a responsibility to teach social interaction as part of their commitment to the community. This article brings up a valid debate about the use of these technologies in the classroom but I think the debate is further reaching than this. I believe that educators have a responsibility to not only be available to our students but to model the proper use of this technology. Where better than in young adult programs, or even middle school to set an example of what is appropriate social interaction. Be it on the internet, the phone or in person, adults need to set a positive example for the future generations.