Smartphones and social media websites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tik-Tok, and Pinterest, have become a way of life for many of us. This technology has also made its way into early-childhood programs. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) provides some guidance in the article, Smartphones and Social Media: Ethical Implications for Educators. Reflect on how you currently use social media and answer the questions below. Share and discuss your responses with a trainer, coach, or administrator.

1. What is your program’s policy on the use of smartphones and social media sites?
    
2. What issues of confidentiality might arise with the use of social media that involve the children and families you serve?
    
3. How do you as a preschool teacher address professionalism when using social media?