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=Welcome and User Acceptance= Welcome 2011-12 earth science students. The video library page can be found at @http://www.vimeo.com/smaascience/videos The following guidelines apply to our class wiki. Please print screen, sign and return to Mrs. B. before Thursday, September 15. Your signature lets me know that you agree to follow these rules.
 * Online conduct should be guided by common sense and basic etiquette. Student commentary and projects must live up to the standards of our school community. Anyone who misuses the site will be referred to the Dean of Discipline.
 * Student opinions are strongly encouraged on this site (discussion boards, student portfolio reflections, personal pages). Keep in mind that all postings will be read by public visitors, the school community and myself. Students, you are responsible for reporting any misconduct (inappropriate or offensive content). Serious or continuous offenses will result in removal of access.
 * I reserve the right to make changes to these guidelines at anytime, and you agree to be bound by any such changes. Please check these guidelines periodically for any changes.
 * Language: Be clear and concise. You may not use profanity, strong vulgar language, crude, lewd or sexual references, harassing communications and hate speech -- harsh personal insults directed against one's race, religion, ethnic origin, gender or sexual preference -- are not allowed even if disguised with asterisks or other text and characters. Basically, do not post a message to the class board that you would not say in person to Mrs. B. Inappropriate language will be removed without notice and student accounts subject to deletion! Remember, posting to our class wiki is a privilege, not a right.
 * Images: Work submitted must be original (no plagiarism). Students will post several times throughout the school year. You will also design an Avatar that will be used to identify you on this site. You may add widgets and other pages to the class wiki. Please share your outstanding personal results (e.g. fun activties that demonstrate mastery of the content) as they pertain to the class.
 * Personal attacks: "Personal attacks" are defined as comments that reflect upon the person instead of their opinion. You may challenge others’ points of view and opinions, but do so respectfully and thoughtfully. Do not attack individuals. Personal attacks on individuals will not be excused and will be removed.
 * Identity: Student first name and last name initial ONLY. You will register for an account in class and provide this information upon registration. You may use either school or personal email to register. Do not include last names anywhere on the site. Also, do not post pictures of yourself (only Avatar and images of personal work). You will also submit username and password to Mrs. B. to be filed by September 15.
 * Personal information: Do not share any personal information or information about others -- phone numbers, e-mail, home address, etc. -- with others on the site. Any such message board posts will be removed without comment. This is for your protection!
 * Similarly, do not ask for personal information from others.
 * Disruptive behavior: Please stay on topic and restrict your comments to the subject at hand. Do not post the same message more than once on a message board or on many boards. Duplicate messages can be frustrating for other members.