Zamboanga del Sur Prohibits Teachers from Making Video Content During Class Hours
The Zamboanga del Sur Schools Division has officially prohibited teachers from recording videos or vlogging during class hours.
Vlogging, short for video blogging, is the act of creating and sharing videos about personal experiences, opinions, or specific topics. Unlike traditional blogging, which uses written content, vlogging primarily relies on video to engage an audience.
In the context of education, some teachers use vlogging to share teaching strategies, classroom experiences, or lessons with a broader audience. However, concerns arise when vlogging takes place during class hours, as it can distract students, disrupt lessons, and raise privacy issues.
Recently, the Zamboanga del Sur issued a memorandum stating that filming in the classroom can disrupt lessons and affect the concentration of teachers and learners. The decision aims to prevent distractions and maintain a focused learning environment for both educators and students.
Additionally, recording students without proper consent raises concerns about privacy, data protection, and student’s safety.
The memorandum aligns with existing DepEd policies, including the Child Protection Policy, the Prohibition on the Use of Mobile Phones and Pagers During Class Hours, and the Policy Guidelines on the Rationalization of Teachers’ Workload in Public Schools and Payment of Teaching Overload.
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These guidelines emphasize the importance of keeping instructional time free from unnecessary interruptions.
Many netizens have expressed support for the directive, with some urging that the same policy be implemented nationwide. They believe that keeping classrooms distraction-free will create a better learning environment and ensure that teachers focus on their primary role of educating students.
As social media becomes more popular among educators, some have turned to vlogging to share their teaching experiences and insights. While this can be beneficial in some cases, the new rule emphasizes the importance of drawing clear boundaries between professional responsibilities and personal content creation.
Schools must balance technological engagement with student welfare and learning efficiency.