BISD+Web+2.0+Guidelines

=//BISD Web 2.0 Guidelines//=

As students engage in web 2.0 activities it is imperative that they adhere to the district established guidelines in an effort to protect them in the virtual environment.
Do not **EVER** post anything on the internet (photobucket, myspace, flickr, youtube, etc.) that you would not want everyone to see. (**NO** space is truly private) If you delete posted content (images, text, video) it can still be viewable by others.
 * Respect Others**
 * Approval is needed before using another individual’s work. (Pictures, music, voice, video, web site, etc.)
 * Show respect when critiquing another student’s work. (i.e.; relay two positive comments and one consideration for improvement)
 * Work needs to be informative and purposeful.
 * No cyber-bullying, discriminating or harassing.
 * Honesty**
 * Don't post false information.
 * Don’t post misleading information.
 * Online Safety**
 * Use only first names, no surnames.
 * Never release any personal information. This applies to yourself & others.
 * Do not share account information.
 * Copyright Infringement**
 * Only use [|Creative Commons] licensed products, (http://search.creativecommons.org/) for resources that you want to **POST** on the internet.
 * Cite all sources.
 * Inappropriate Material**
 * When using a search engine, avoid descriptive words that would lead to inappropriate material.
 * If you inadvertently gain access to inappropriate material, back out immediately and inform your instructor.
 * Class Web 2.0 Tools**
 * Use only for educational productivity.
 * Posting comments that do not pertain to the educational objective are not acceptable.
 * Web 2.0 Tools**