Blogging+Contracts

=Here are some examples of Blogging Contracts to give out to your students. You can modify these to suit your needs.=


 * 1) [[file:Blogging_20Directions_20blogger_20contract_20r.pdf]] - This is a contract that I have used. It also contains directions for students on how to log-in to their blogs.
 * 2) Here is another parent permission letter that I have used: [[file:blogwiki permissionform-2.pdf]]
 * 3) Here is another blogging contract which does not ask parents to sign: [|Blogger's Contract]
 * 4) From Adam Dugger:  [|Blogging Directions for Students]
 * 5) [|Blogger's Contract]
 * This is the text from it:

Blogger’s Contract Understanding that blogging is a real and important form of writing and self-expression, student and teacher bloggers must agree to be honest, truthful, and kind. Exchanging and publishing ideas can help people in new and important ways. But in this writing, there are risks and important responsibilities. To be a responsible online writer, I promise that when I write, I will: Teacher: Student:__
 * honestly express truthful thoughts and ideas. If someone asks, I will be able to prove that what I write is true,
 * always treat all people with respect. I will never write to cause harm or to hurt the feelings of others,
 * never do anything to cause harm to the computers I am writing on. I will set a good example for others,
 * do my absolute best to write truthful and useful information. If I make a mistake, I will fix it.
 * always write in a way that //protects the identity of my classmates, my family, and myself//,
 * always write in a way that brings //respect and honor to my school, my family, and myself//.