Module 4 discussion

Discussion Prompt

After completing both required Module 4 readings, respond to the following:

Identify one scenario from either article (Whitfield or Fagell) that resonated with you, challenged your thinking, or raised new questions about professionalism.
Explain what went wrong ethically in that scenario.
Identify which principles from the Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE), district expectations, or Whitfields Ethical Decision-Making Framework were violated.
Describe what should have happened instead and how the educator could have prevented the issue.
Reflect on how this scenario will shape your own professional boundaries, particularly on social media.

Initial Post: 250300 words
Responses must be substantive, reflective, and grounded in the assigned readings

Whitfield (2026). Social Media Ethics for Educators: Navigating Professional Boundaries in a Digital World
Fagell (2018). Teachers and Social Media: A Cautionary Tale About the Risks

Requirements: 250 words