Blogging Guidelines.
Blogs are in a public space – be proud of anything that you write or post. (It may come back to haunt you.)
 Do not post information or pictures of others without their permission – never use full names.
Never link to something you haven’t read or do not approve of. While it isn’t your job to police the Internet, when you link to something, you should make sure it is something that you really want to be associated with. If a link contains material that might be creepy or make some people uncomfortable, you should try a different source. If in doubt- ask for advice from your teacher.
When blogging you must:
·         Be responsible when posting or making comments on the internet.
·         Write with full words and sentences – not mobile phone chat.
·         Don’t post anything about yourself that you wouldn’t like to see posted world wide.
·         NEVER post your full name or the full name of others: only first names.
·         NEVER post any details about where you might live:
o        “Hi I’m Robert and I live in Banks Rd Marcus Hill” BAD!!!
o        Hi I’m Robert and I live on the Bellarine Peninsula” GOOD!!!
·         NEVER post any information that may lead to your identity. Be careful of any information you reveal.
o        “I play basketball for the Queenscliff Coutas-my games at 7.30 this Friday” BAD!!!
o        “I play basketball with a local team during the week” GOOD!!!
·         Always watch for bad language - see your teacher if this occurs.
·         Beware of clicking on hyperlinks that may be posted - they could lead to inappropriate content.
·         Remember - anyone can write anything on the Internet. Don’t believe everything you read.
·         Remember – most schools have logging turned on - we can see your footprints as you travel the World Wide Web!
We have read & understood the above guidelines and agree to follow these guidelines.
 

We understand that ………………….……… will be representing the school when accessing and posting material on the Internet.               (student name)

 

I ………………………………………agree to behave in a manner that the school will be proud, and will abide by

                (student name)                              our Internet/Network User Agreement.

 

 

Student Name:                                                                         Student signature:                               Date:   

 

 

Parent/Guardian Name:                                                           Parent signature:                                 Date: