Basic Rules for Discussion Board Use in Ms. Smith's Classroom

What you post guidelines:

1. Only post things that you want everyone (in school, at home, in other countries) to know. As yourself: Is this something I want everyone to see?

2. Do not share personal information. Ask yourself: Could someone fin me (in real life) based on this information?

3. THINK BEFORE YOU POST. As yourself: What could the consequence of this post?

4. Know who you're communicating with. As yourself: Who is going to look at this, and how are they going to interpret my words?

5. Consider your audience. Ask yourself: Do I have a good reason/purpose to do this?

6. Know how to give constructive feedback. Ask yourself: What will cause by writing this post?

7. Treat other people the was 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 appropriate, immature, or bullying?

10. Anytime you use media from another source, be sure to properly site the creator of the original work. Ask yourself: Who is the original creator of this work? NO PLAGARISM!