Of the four pages we were given to look at that contained regulations for blogging, the five listed below are the ones that I find to be of most relevance. The other guidelines were good to follow as well, but these were some that I thought our group should definitely follow to show professionalism online.
Guidelines for our class:
1. Only post information that you can validate as fact, or support opinions with facts. Factual information makes a stronger argument and allows for less misinterpretation.
2. Make sure that posts are well written, grammatically and in content. This guideline is one that will show a blogger’s professionalism. If a blog has a lot of errors, it shows the reader that the author does not care enough to correct mistakes.
3. Before posting ask these questions:
a. Would you want your family/friends/future employer to read this?
b. What may happen if I do post this? Will there be repercussions?
c. These questions can help an author decide whether he/she should be posting the information. If anything bad can come of it, then it probably shouldn’t be posted.
4. When posting, use pseudo names, or at least no more than first names. Blogs are public, meaning that anyone and everyone can see them. We need to protect the identity of people we are talking about in our blogs. Plus, due to confidentiality, if we are talking about students we cannot post their names or pertinent information.
5. Do NOT post any personal information in order to protect yourself and others around you. This is just a common rule that should always be followed. It helps to create a safe posting environment for you and others who are close to you.
Point number four is definitely worth keeping in mind. It would be so easy to reveal too much, merely by telling a story or giving an example from in-class experience. Concerning ourselves always with the students, holding their best interests close, is the best course of action for everyone.
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