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=__Room 17 Wikispace __=

==Welcome to our site. This site enables us to work in a collaborative manner, sharing our thoughts and information sources to work towards creating new ideas and projects. ==

//Mr Young has set down some rules about our online behaviour, these are;//
 * **Respect Yourself** **.** I will show respect for myself through my actions. I will select online names that are appropriate, I will consider the information and images that I post online. I will consider what personal information about my life, experiences, experimentation or relationships I post. I will not be obscene.


 * **Protect Yourself** . I will ensure that the information, images and materials I post online will not put me at risk. I will not publish my personal details, contact details or a schedule of my activities. I will report any attacks or inappropriate behaviour directed at me. I will protect passwords, accounts and resources.


 * **Respect Others** . I will show respect to others. I will not use electronic mediums to flame, bully, harass or stalk other people. I will show respect for other people in my choice of websites, I will not visit sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate. I will not abuse my rights of access and I will not enter other people's private spaces or areas.


 * **Protect Others** . I will protect others by reporting abuse, not forwarding inappropriate materials or communications; and not visiting sites that are degrading, racist or inappropriate.


 * ** Respect Intellectual property ** . I will request permission to use resources. I will suitably cite any and all use of websites, books, media etc. I will validate information. I will use and abide by the fair use rules.


 * **Protect Intellectual Property** **.** I will request to use the software and media others produce. I will use free and open source alternatives rather than pirating software. I will purchase, license and register all software. I will purchase my music and media, and refrain from distributing these in a manner that violates their licenses. I will act with integrity.

Below is some material to explain what a wikispace is and how we use it. Thankyou to Andrew Churches for the digital citizenship guidelines above and the wiki information pdf.

Wikis in the classroom -

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