The Internet can be a very useful tool, it can however, be a dangerous place. Please remember: someone online is not always who they say they are. Please follow these guidelines and tips below:
GUIDELINES:
1. Never EVER EVER give out or record personal information on your blog.
Ask yourself: Could someone find me (in real life) based on this information?
– Never share your Internet passwords with anyone, except you parents.
2. Only post things that you would want everyone (in school, at home, in other countries) to know.
Ask yourself: Is this something I want everyone to see?
3. Think before you post.
Ask yourself: What could be the consequences of this post?
4. Know who you’re communicating with.
Ask yourself: Who is going to look at this, and how are they going to interpret my words?
5. Consider your audience and that you’re representing CMS.
Ask yourself: Do I have a good reason/purpose to do this?
6. Know how to give constructive feedback.
Ask yourself: What will I cause by writing this post?
7. Treat other people the way you want to be treated.
Ask yourself: Would I want someone to say this to me?
8. Use appropriate language and proper grammar and spelling.
Ask yourself: Would I want this post to be graded for proper grammar and spelling?
9. Only post information that you can verify is true (no gossiping).
Ask yourself: Is this inappropriate, immature or bullying?
10. Never ever meet anyone face- to- face that you only know online.
11. Talk to your parents about what you do online.
