FERPA does not forbid instructors from using social media in the classroom, but common sense guidelines should be used to ensure the protection of students. Information posted to such media are public and may be viewed by others.

• You must inform students of this fact and should consider it if requiring students to use them. Students should not be required to release any personal information on a public site.
• Instructor comments or grades on student material should never be made public.
• Instructors should provide the opportunity for students to complete an alternate assignment or other opportunity to complete the requirements of the course without consenting to release personally identifiable information.
  (Adapted from “FERPA FAQ”, University of Denver Office of the Registrar, Web. 15 January 2016)