Nowadays, with the Covid-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, schools needed to quickly adapt to remote teaching. And one of the most used tools in this process is the instant messaging application Whatsapp, which allows quick and efficient communication between teachers, students and parents. However, it is important to establish some rules for the use of these groups, in order to guarantee a healthy and productive environment for everyone involved. In this article, we will discuss the main recommendations for school Whatsapp groups in order to make them more effective and less problematic.
What rules should I put in the WhatsApp group?
The rules that must be posted in the school’s WhatsApp group are:
- Respect: it is essential that all group members are respectful towards each other, avoiding offensive and discriminatory comments;
- Objectivity: the group should only be used for school-related matters, avoiding conversations and sharing of content that are not related to the group’s theme;
- Schedules: it is important to establish times for sending messages, preventing the group from becoming overloaded with out-of-hours messages;
- Privacy: the privacy of group members must be preserved, avoiding disclosure of personal information without authorization;
- Moderation: there must be a moderator responsible for the group, who will monitor compliance with the rules and take the necessary measures in case of non-compliance.
What is not allowed in WhatsApp groups?
- Sharing pornographic or violent content is not permitted.
- Sharing fake news or rumors is not allowed.
- Bullying or virtual harassment is not allowed.
- The use of profanity or offensive words is not permitted.
- Sending chain letters or spam messages is not permitted.
- Sharing personal information from other group members without their authorization is not permitted.
- Sending messages outside the context of the school group is not permitted.
- It is not permitted to send messages that could harm the image of the school or its teachers.
What to put in the description of a WhatsApp group?
When creating a WhatsApp group, it is important to have a good description so that participants know what the group is about and can decide whether or not they want to be part of it. Some important information that can be included in the description is:
- The name of the group;
- The group’s objective;
- The group rules;
- The group’s target audience;
- The group’s opening hours;
- The group administrators.
It is important that the description is clear and objective so that participants can quickly understand what the group is about. Furthermore, the rules must be well explained to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts between participants.
How to edit rules in WhatsApp group?
Editing WhatsApp group rules is a simple task. Firstly, you must be the group administrator to have permission to perform this action. Then follow the following steps:
- Access the WhatsApp group;
- Tap the group name;
- Scroll down until you find the “Edit group information” option;
- Tap “Edit group information”;
- Then select “Description” to edit the rules;
- Change the necessary information and, finally, tap “Save”.
That’s it, the group rules have been edited successfully!
Conclusion
In summary, the rules for WhatsApp groups at school are essential to maintaining a healthy and productive environment. Clear and objective communication, mutual respect and moderation in the use of the tool are essential to ensure that the group fulfills its objective of informing and helping students, parents and teachers effectively.
There are some important rules that must be followed in school WhatsApp groups in order to ensure a healthy and productive environment for all members. First of all, it is important to stay focused on school activities and avoid discussions that are not related to that. Furthermore, the opinion of all members must be respected, without making offensive or discriminatory comments. It is also essential not to share personal or confidential information about other group members. And, finally, avoid sending messages at inappropriate times, such as late at night or during class time. By following these simple rules, the school WhatsApp group can become a positive and constructive space for everyone involved.
