Monitoring student online behaviour - what is the role of schools?

In brief - Cyberbullying should be addressed in schools' social media policies

Businesses, and especially schools and their administrators and staff, have obligations to take action when they become aware of misuse of social media by employees or students and where business or school computers or online forums are involved. Further, many jurisdictions have mandatory duties to report cyberbullying that is discovered, particularly where minors are involved.

What is cyberbullying?

Social media tools are fast, efficient and cheap communication and used by nearly everyone. However, misuse of social media, specifically cyberbullying, can create a menacing and harmful environment.