I don’t like too many rules, but if we as a class are going to be using this new technology as a learning tool everyone will be watching us to see how it goes. For this reason, I want very much for this project to run smoothly. The following rules need to be followed at all times when working on our blogs. With everything that you write on these pages please remember that this is for school, so act like it. Also remember that I will read everything before it gets published. There’s no way around it, so don’t get yourself in trouble. Above all, use this space as a fun learning tool.

Rules about blogging:

1. You are expected to treat blogspaces the same as classroom spaces. I expect you to be respectful of everyone.
2. No last names, no telephone numbers, addresses, or even e-mail addresses (in short, don’t give out any information that could let a bad-guy find you).
3. No pictures without asking first.
4. Don’t share your login information and always sign out when you’re done.
5. Spelling and punctuation matter.
6. You may always write about any school appropriate topics. You may post outside of class as long as you follow these rules.
7. The more you write the better.

Rules about commenting on blogs:

1. All the “Rules about Blogging” apply to comments as well.
2. As a student, you must log-in to your account to leave comments (that way you don’t need to give out an e-mail address).
3. Comments must be well written and have a purpose (”dropping by to say hi” is not a purpose).
4. Please avoid the use of excessive chat lingo whenever possible (lol, ttyl, luv U, me 2, etc.)

Example of a good comment: “Hey, I read what you wrote about Akon. He’s my favorite singer too.”

Example of a bad comment: “HEY U .I JUST WANTED 2 SAY WASUP!!!!!!! CALLME AFTER SKOOL IF U GET DIS P.S W/B TTYL”