After reviewing some websites such as Safe Blogging Tips for Teens, Know The Risks, and Blogger Privacy Tips, along with the textbook Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for the Classroom by Will Richardson, I have developed a list of safe blogging tips to be shared with students and parents in my classroom.
1. Keep students' identities private (have students use aliases, don't mention location or school in postings)
2. Don't post pictures of yourself, your friends, your community, etc. on your blog
3. Only post things that are appropriate for school and family, your blog is part of your "Online Portfolio" that will remain for years to come
4. Monitor who can and cannot leave comments on your blog (only allow people who know you to read and comment on blog posts)
5. Control who can and cannot see your blog
6. Don't respond to rude, mean, or embarrassing comments, delete them before they are posted to your blog.
7. Don't meet people that you meet online
8. If you wonder whether or not something is appropriate to post on your blog, don't post it. If you really want to share the information, ask a teacher or adult how you can post the information safely.
9. Be careful and use your head!
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Kimberly,
ReplyDeleteYou've chosen some of the most important tips for safe blogging. I like that you are using tags (labels) and links. For books, you can always use Amazon.
Dr. Burgos