This document discusses considerations for educators regarding the use of social media in higher education. It covers key topics such as ownership and intellectual property when academic content is shared publicly online. Privacy and student data protection according to FERPA laws is another important issue explored. The stability and longevity of social media platforms hosted by private companies is also a concern discussed in the document. Overall, the white paper aims to provide guidance to educators on important legal and practical implications of incorporating social media tools into their teaching.