Wiki+Class+Policies

=__Wiki Class Policies__=

As mentioned in class, this is a work in progress – we will learn to use wikispaces together. The ultimate goal of this project is to learn about Ancient Chinese Culture. If it works well, we will do it again. Much of the success depends on each student’s commitment to the page, responsible online behavior and academic honesty. With that being said, please abide by the following rules, which include, but are not limited to: Click here to see a copy of the information distributed in class:
 * 1) This project, and all school online behavior, is to be used for positive, academic purposes.
 * 2) Blake Middle School Computer/Internet Appropriate-Use Guidelines apply, and breaking of those rules may lead to the revocation of computer and internet privileges in school.
 * 3) Do not plagiarize! Be sure to cite your sources and author.
 * 4) Students may not include any identifying information besides their first name; not pictures or personal information is allowed.
 * 5) This project and all connected items may not be used for personal use.
 * 6) Language used will be appropriate for school, just as in any school project or paper written.
 * 7) Students will remain positive towards others’ work; if there are issues, students should see Mr. Guditus.
 * 8) Students should use constructive criticism to help one another improve their work.
 * 9) Mr. Guditus will remove any inappropriate or derogatory remarks.
 * 10) Students must follow appropriate online behavior and not bully others in comments or postings.
 * 11) Students may not edit any page except their own.
 * 12) Students may not delete or edit students’ work in a malicious way.
 * 13) If students do see inappropriate content or material, it is their responsibility to immediately inform Mr. Guditus.
 * 14) Students will not give out their password to anyone, except teacher and parent/guardians upon request.
 * 15) Only photos that are school-appropriate and related to the studied topic may be posted on one’s page, along with the source.
 * 16) Students will not utilize the mail function on wikispaces or any other personal email program at school, as per Acceptable-Use Policy.
 * 17) Mr. Guditus has the final decision about a student’s use of technology for this project.