Hello everyone, I’m thinking of starting an Instagram account for the kid’sunsure eikaiwa classroom that I have been running, but I’m not sure what photos I can post. Pictures of kids are not allowed (at least without the parent’s permission and a signed agreement, but even then, it’s not the best idea, if I understood correctly), so I’m not sure what I can even post (pictures of what the kids make during the lessons? materials used during the lessons?)There will be a Halloween party soon and I would especially love to put up photos of that, but that means the kids will be in there, which means I can’t use them.
Anyways, I would be grateful for any advice.
Edit: Instagram would help with marketing the classroom which is why I’m considering it
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I advise you to look up some eikawas on insta and see what they use.
My old school had monthly blogs from the teachers with a photo of their choice, materials used in crafts and/or the finished product, news items of things from the company, holiday decorations of any sort, etc. When we had our Halloween party they usually showed the decorations, or the teachers in their costumes, or some of the various activities we played, which changed from year to year.
Occasionally they showed students, but I’m sure that was with all sorts of permissions given, so I’d stay away from that idea, as you mentioned.
Actually curious if you could use kids with their backs towards the camera? I have no skin in the game, just wondering.
Kid’sunsure, teacher’s unsure too
As part of PR for private high school ESS, we use a website to highlight the students’ output.
It works because they are prodigious writers, producing texts of 100-500 words in length and either use original photos or images they find on Wiki Commons.
Students have suggested Instagram, but they’d have to shoot original photos with no faces.
An alternative is to student generated images is to use photos of your realia, materials, setting, etc.
A genuinely interesting issue. Back when I was working eikaiwa we used to just stick the photos wherever we liked, and the parents didnt give a hoot.
Nowadays I see every picture has to have a smily sticker/stamp covering the kids face. I think this is the go-to solution. you cant tell who the kid is if their face is a giant yellow ball.
For your halloween party maybe ask for parents consent if you think that having their faces shown will be a good marketing tool for your business. worth a shot. Worst case they say no.