SAFE BLOGGING

Bloggers Must: Only use your first name or the first name of other pupils you are talking about in a blog post Always ask the people in a photo for their permission before you put it into a blog post Use appropriate language.  Try to show off your best work/writing whilst blogging Always think before you post (if in doubt leave it out!). 

Bloggers Must: If you receive a comment, it is polite to respond, say thank you and reply to a question if they have left one Comment on other people’s posts too. Blogging is about commenting and posting! Respect other people’s ideas and opinions.  It is okay to disagree; it is not okay to be disagreeable

Bloggers Must Not: Never give out your address or phone number or any personal details.  Try to blog safely Never identify yourself or another pupil shown in a photo Filenames of photos must not contain the name of any pupils

Bloggers Must Not: Don’t be rude or horrible about anyone or anyone’s work Don’t post pictures of yourself without specific permission from your teacher Disciplinary action will be taken over the posting of comments or material by pupils considered to be inappropriate.

In Summation, Be A Good Digital Citizen Protect yourself; respect yourself Protect others; respect others Protect property; respect property