Web 2.0 Code of Ethics

Remember to bring your signed letter regarding acceptable use of Web 2.0 to class next week.

Whenever posting comments to this blog or when creating your own Web 2.0 products, you need to obey the following Code of Ethics:

Blogging/Wiki/Podcast Code of Ethics

1. Students using Weblogs, Wikis and Podcasts are expected to act safely by keeping personal information out of their posts. Students will agree to keep out last names, email addresses, home addresses, phone numbers, or other information that could help someone locate or contact them in person.

2. Students using Weblogs, Wikis, and Podcasts are expected to treat these tools as a classroom space. Speech that is inappropriate for class is not appropriate on Weblogs, Wikis, or Podcasts. Students are expected to treat others online with respect.

3. Assignments on Weblogs, Wikis, or Podcasts are like any other assignment in school. Students are expected to abide by policies and procedures in the Student Handbook, including those policies regarding plagiarism and acceptable use of technology.

4. Student Blogs are to be a forum for student expression. However, they are first and foremost a tool for learning. The district may restrict speech for valid educational reasons as outlined in School Board Policy 5145.3. The district shall not restrict speech on the basis of a disagreement with the opinions expressed.

5. Students shall not use the Internet to harass, discriminate or threaten the safety of others. If students receive a comment on a Blog or other Web 2.0 tool used in school that makes them feel uncomfortable or is not respectful, they are to report this to a teacher. Do not respond to the comment.

6. Students accessing Blogs, Wikis, or Podcasts from school must take good care of the computers by not downloading or installing any software without permission, and not clicking on ads or competitions.

7. School Board policies concerning acceptable use of technology include the use of these Web 2.0 tools for school activities; Board policy 6161.2 Acceptable Use Policy, Board Policy 6161.3 World Wide Web and Board Policy 6160 on Copyright. Failure to follow the guidelines will result in disciplinary action.