From Me to We: Questioning, Connecting and Learning with the World

My Responsibilities as a Contributor

1. To share only what I want the world to know.
Think carefully about what I write, keeping in mind it may be available tome and my parents, grandparents, friends, teachers, co-workers, peers,
admissions directors, employers, etc. in the future.

My blog exists as a public space on the Internet. When I put something on
the Internet, odds are really good that it will ALWAYS stay on the Internet.

2. To treat our “blogging spaces” as “school learning spaces”.
I use appropriate language and am sure that anything I post I am proud of
and am prepared to take responsibility for. My post doesn’t have to be
perfect.

3. To protect our personal information and use only school assigned usernames
and email addresses.
Never EVER, EVER give out or record personal information (my info or
anyone else’s) on my blog.

No names, nick names, phone numbers, home addresses, IM screen names,
personal email addresses, etc.

4.  To respect others in my posts and comments, whether writing about a person, an organization, and event or just a general idea.
When I write my opinion on a topic, I will write with sensitivity, empathy and
wonder and try my best to make sure I am not going to offend anyone in my
posts or comments.

5. To always check over my posts and comments for spelling errors, grammatical
errors, and use of words. My post does not need to be perfect.

I take the extra step of proof reading and using spellcheck first before posting
on my blog.

6. To confirm the things I write about are factual, I will link to my sources.
I will only link to things I have read and understand completely.

When I link to something or someone, I will make sure it is what I really want
to be associated with.

If a link contains material that might make some people uncomfortable, I will
warn readers by adding a note of caution.

7. To be aware of copyright, especially with sounds and images.
I will make sure what I use is copyright free.

Just because I find it on the internet does not mean I am free to use it without
permission.

8. To keep all posts and comments learning-oriented.
Stick to topics set in class.

Create and reply to all posts and comments in ways that grow conversation
and extend the learning.