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8Y Social Studies Edublog theconch.edublogs.org
Say YES
to cyber
safety!
Blogging Guidelines Why Blog?
• Access and review class lessons
The Internet has a global audience and online safety is of the
(videos, handouts, slideshows,
utmost importance. Through blogging and use of web 2.0 tools,
etc.)
you will practice digital citizenship in an authentic and
• Get caught up on missed work
supervised setting. The blog and linked web 2.0 tools are an
• Respond to & comment on
extension of the classroom and school rules apply. Teachers
curriculum topics
moderate the class blog and embedded web 2.0 tools. We will
• Showcase student work
not approve comments that are not school appropriate. Ask
• Share study tools / strategies
yourself, “Would I say this to the principal?” If the answer is,
• Discuss current events
yes, feel free to post. If the answer is, no, keep in mind, BIG
• Practice digital citizenship
BROTHER IS WATCHING.
• Earn extra credit
• Conduct research
Create and collaborate on
Digital Citizenship
•
projects
• Improve content based literacy
Cyber ethics: Use the habit of mind, Managing Impulsivity. Post
skills
comments that are respectful and relevant to the topic. Strive
• Practice historical thinking skills
for Accuracy, use complete sentences, check your spelling, and
• Communicate with a global
be succinct and considerate.
Cyber safety: As Tim and Moby remind us, be safe! Don’t post
personal information like your full name, address, phone #,
email, etc. Do you remember playground rules like “Stranger
Danger?” Think of the Internet as a global playground. Let’s
keep it safe.

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Pages
Please read the info on the Pages at the top of the blog by clicking on each tab. We especially recommend
"Blogging Guidelines."
Commenting
• Under the post, click, "Post a Comment.”
• AVOID using your last name, address, phone #, school, and additional identifying information (i.e., name
of a sports team).
• Enter your FIRST NAME ONLY and class period (Example: Ramya Cpd), email, anti-spam code, comment
and click "submit." All comments are sent to the moderator (teachers) for approval prior to appearing on
the blog. Comments must adhere to school rules and blogging guidelines.
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Side Bars
View the sidebars for:
• Videos from lessons and
for review
• Links for news sources, research, study skills,
projects, and blogs we like
• Slideshare widget to view or print handouts
and slideshows
Extra Credit
Extra credit will be awarded for sharing learning
beyond the classroom.
1) Pop Culture Points: Social Studies is all around
us. Earn Pop culture points by making connections to TV
shows, movies, music, poetry, video games,
photography, journalism, novels, comic strips, cartoons,
clothing design, etc. Connections must relate to
class content.
How do I earn Pop Culture Points?
• Leave a comment or post "stickies" on
wallwisher. Write a brief description of how it
relates to the content, and provide a link to the
photo, TV show, music video, song, movie
scene, etc.
• To view examples on our blog, type, "pop
culture" into the search bar.
2) Leave A Comment: Write relevant comments
that further the discussion, ask questions, make
connections, provide feedback, etc.
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4. Digital Citizenship Guidelines
THE LOREM IPSUMS FALL 2012
netsmartz.org
I will think • I agree not to post information and
before I images that could put me or others
at risk.
post.
I will • I will not post anything offensive,
respect rude, or threatening.
• I will not send or forward images/
others information that might embarass,
hurt, or harass someone.
online.
I will • If someone is rude, offensive, or
protect hurtful, I will not respond. I will save
the evidence and tell a trusted adult.
myself • I will report offensive activity to the
and others website (remember Tim & Moby's
lesson).
online.
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