The Rules
CHumenik 17 Mar 2009 17:24
There are a few things that need covered…
Names, Profiles, Images
- Your name should identify you, likely it will be your Cal Email. If your name is Joe Smith, you might consider making your name JSmith, or something to that effect. This tool is meant to be a part of professional development, we need to keep it professional thus avoid nicknames or otherwise misleading names.
- As with all internet things, be wary of how much information you put up in your profile. Furthermore, please refrain from putting links to corrupt, obscene, or otherwise distasteful sites in your profile.
- Wikidot and the forums both allow for the application of an image to your account. While we encourage students to express themselves and enjoy some of the tools offered, these may not be pornographic, racist, sexist, obscene, or operate outside of any of California University of PA's codes of conduct.
Posting and Replying
- We encourage discussion of all things related to this website. Be sure when posting you are posting your information in the appropriate section (ie. do not post a lesson plan in the general discussion area).
- Do not "hi-jack" a thread. Hi-jakcing refers to going into an existing thread and making posts that are completely off-topic or take away the threads initial focus. For example, say a thread was entitled "The poetry sponge" and user A went in and started posting about how they have a great science sponge. If you wish, simply start a new thread and title it appropriately, do not disrupt an on-going conversation.
- DO NOT flame. Flame is the term used to refer to abusive language, degrading comments, personal attacks, and otherwise hurtful, destructive, and unnecessary comments. Please feel free to post your opinion on matters but be mindful and respectful of others.
Uploading and Attachments
- The same rules apply to an image or file that is uploaded as apply to the account images aforementioned in section 1. These may not be pornographic, racist, sexist, obscene, or operate outside of any of California University of PA's codes of conduct.
- When adding a lesson plan or any other lengthy text document please just attach the file, do not type the entire file out in the forums, this will help keep things orderly and much shorter.