Wiki+Rules

Students will be using a Weblog, or Blog as they are commonly called, for some of their assignments. A Blog is a special type of Web page created and easily updated using a Web browser. Students will write responses to assignments via the Blog and share their writings with a real audience. Students will also comment on other student work on the blog.
 * BLOG AND WIKI RULES:**

Students will also be using a Wiki, which provides a unique collaborative online Webspace where students can contribute to and edit content. The Wiki will be created to allow only registered users to access content in order to facilitate project development, assignments and group authoring.
 * Security** The Blog and Wiki are designed to minimize risk to your child. The only personally identifying information included in the blog will be the student’s first name. There will be no mention of our school name or our location. Students are allowed to post their interests and opinions, but not their age, email address, photographs of themselves, or other sensitive information.
 * Terms and Conditions** Students using the Blog and Wiki are expected to act safely by keeping personal information out of their posts. You agree to not post or give out your family name, password, user name, email address, home address, school name, city, country or other information that could help someone locate or contact you in person. You may share your interests, ideas and preferences.

Students using the Blog and Wiki agree not to share their user name or password with anyone besides their teacher and parents. You agree to never log in as another student.

Students using the Blog and Wiki are expected to treat these tools as classroom spaces. Speech that is inappropriate for class is not appropriate for the Blog and Wiki. While we encourage you to engage in debate and conversation, we also expect that you will conduct yourself in a manner reflective of a representative of this school.

Students using the Blog and Wiki take good care of the computers by not downloading or installing any software without permission, and not clicking on ads or competitions.