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 on the internet.
·         Write with full words and sentences – not mobile phone talk.
·         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.
·         Always ensure that moderation by your teacher is selected (if not already done for you) - that means someone keeps an eye on the content and contributors
·         Remember- anyone can write anything on the Internet. Don’t believe everything you read.
·         Remember - GHS has logging turned on- we can see your footprints as you travel the World Wide Web!
 
I have read & understood the above guidelines. I will follow these guidelines and I understand that I will be representing our school when I access and post material. I agree to behave in a manner that GHS will be proud, and that will abide by our Internet/Network User Agreement.

 

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(Edited from Bellarine SC Blogging Guidelines)