Thursday, May 29, 2008

Re: Social Networking Policy

At Sidwell we are also re-writing our policy to focus it on our honor
code. We are considering (being Quaker) opening with "Let your life
speak, in person and online." We have woven the "do not" elements into a
list of proper behaviors- Here is an example from the beginning (still
in draft form- the formatting doesn't transfer, so I hope you get the
gist).

Your behavior in the electronic world should reflect the same standards
of honesty, respect, and consideration that you use face-to-face.
Words can hurt or heal, whether in person or online.
Technological communication is persistent and
replicable; it can be forwarded, copied, and traced. Therefore you
should be cautious and respectful in all online communication.=20
Lying, cheating, and stealing are the same in person or
online.=20
Do not engage in plagiarism or other forms of
cheating.
Do not engage in illegal activities which
include, but are not limited to: viewing, downloading or transmission of
pornography, materials containing obscenities or threats, harassment,
fraud, theft, vandalism, copyright or trademark violations (including
improper copying of licensed software) and allowing or assisting in
unauthorized access to the network.

I loved George's paragraph about social networking. Do you mind if we
use some of it?

Jenni Swanson Voorhees
Sidwell Friends School

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Tom Hart
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Subject: Re: Social Networking Policy

Hi Alex,

Still a hot topic, thanks for bringing it up again.

We are considering adding a policy that restricts Friending on social
networks that are not educational. One idea is to include an acceptable
social network list and any new networks must be approved before
connections can be made.

Once again educating the students and the faculty on the proper behavior
and the correct technical privacy settings are on the top of our goals
list.

Tom

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of George Orio
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:02 AM
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A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
writes:
>Therefore, will the same social codes suffice?
I hope so and I face this challenge with my adolescent children, daily
and some days, hourly. But we do need to continue to tell students that
there are constants in life, like treating people well, and as adults
hold them to these constants. Through
thousands of years of technological change, the Golden Rule still seems
to be essential to our existence as a species.

George Orio
Friends Seminary
222 East 16th Street
New York, New York 10003
212.979.5030 x164/fax 212.979.5034
www.friendsseminary.org

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