Inside the Workplace

 

Digital Tools in Educational Work at J.S. Grammar High School

J.S. Grammar High School is a private educational institution focused on delivering holistic education from preschool to high school. Along with academic activities, the school emphasizes digital literacy, mental well-being, and social-emotional development.

Digital Tools in Use:

At J.S. Grammar, digital media plays an essential role in both communication and administration. Tools like Google Workspace for Education, Microsoft Teams, and Schoology are used for lesson planning, internal communication, and classroom management. Teachers use WhatsApp groups for informal updates and parent-teacher communication.

For marketing and community engagement, the school uses Facebook, Instagram, and occasionally YouTube to showcase student activities, events, and announcements.

Formal & Informal Channels:

• Formal tools: Email, Teams, Schoology, staff portal
• Informal tools: WhatsApp, Facebook groups, Instagram stories (often used by student clubs)

Communication Strategy and Social Media Rules:

Staff are guided by internal communication policies that include:

• Maintain professionalism on public platforms.
• Do not post student photos without parental consent.
• Use respectful language and represent the school values.
• Avoid political/religious content in school-related posts.

Risks of Social Media Use:

• Privacy breaches (e.g., posting photos without consent)
• Miscommunication due to informal tone
• Risk of cyberbullying or negative feedback on public posts

 

 

Social Media’s Impact on Work Culture:

Social media has made communication more instant, visual, and community-based. Teachers now share digital resources, celebrate classroom highlights, and connect with students and parents beyond the classroom. The culture has become more transparent and collaborative, though balancing boundaries is necessary.

Resource: Here's an insightful article:
"How Social Media Has Changed Workplace Communication" by Forbes
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2020/11/04/how-social-media-has-changed-workplace-communication/
This article discusses how social media creates openness and quick responses, but also emphasizes the need for clear digital behavior guidelines.
It supports how we’ve seen both opportunity and challenge at J.S. Grammar.