Before we start on the topics per se, I want to repeat the importance of cyber-wellness once again. I cannot stress just how important this is especially in this modern times with the internet and technology playing such a big role in our everyday lives.
Key points to take note of.
1)Any form of Cyber-bullying will not be tolerated on this site or any student's site. We are all civilised educated individuals and we should be able to handle differences in opinion in a civilised manner. Flaming, use of vulgarities in any form, harrasment, cyber-stalking,impersonation and exclusion are all forms of cyber-bullying.
*One word of advice: Never respond in anger, this is one main catalyst that can and have sparked off many cases of cyber-bullying. Always remember to keep a level head and reflect upon yourself before responding or accusing someone else.
2)Copyright laws is in place for a reason and no one should infringe these laws for any reasons whatsoever.
Easy accessibility to videos, articles and images on the internet does not equate to flagrant flouting of copyright laws. Please remember to go to the original source and seek permission from the original owners if possible, or if there is difficulty, note down the website for reference in the works cited section of your article. Also remember to check the website's terms and condition. (now is the best time to train your fine-print reading skills)
3) Plagiarism is not to be tolerated as well. Copying large chunks of information and then presenting it as your own is both lazy and very much against work ethics. Always remember to give credit wherever credit is due by referencing the sites.
4) Dangers of Cyber contacts is something that I am sure all of you would be aware of. Although the mini-research is going to be web-based, and the uploading will be on the blogs itself, try not to reveal too much information about yourself on your blogs. Information such as contact numbers, live-in address, identification numbers or personal passwords etc are not necessary in your blog posts and shoould not be made public. Although blogs is supposed to be private and almost journal like in many cases, always keep in mind that nothing online is ever private and confidential. There have been more than enough cases of cyber-crimes that has spilled over to real life for me to not have to reiterate again the dangers that the cyberworld can contain.
5) Last but not least, always remember that although the internet is exciting and full of new ideas and information, it is and should not be your everything. Don't face your PC 24hours a day!
Key points to take note of.
1)Any form of Cyber-bullying will not be tolerated on this site or any student's site. We are all civilised educated individuals and we should be able to handle differences in opinion in a civilised manner. Flaming, use of vulgarities in any form, harrasment, cyber-stalking,impersonation and exclusion are all forms of cyber-bullying.
*One word of advice: Never respond in anger, this is one main catalyst that can and have sparked off many cases of cyber-bullying. Always remember to keep a level head and reflect upon yourself before responding or accusing someone else.
2)Copyright laws is in place for a reason and no one should infringe these laws for any reasons whatsoever.
Easy accessibility to videos, articles and images on the internet does not equate to flagrant flouting of copyright laws. Please remember to go to the original source and seek permission from the original owners if possible, or if there is difficulty, note down the website for reference in the works cited section of your article. Also remember to check the website's terms and condition. (now is the best time to train your fine-print reading skills)
3) Plagiarism is not to be tolerated as well. Copying large chunks of information and then presenting it as your own is both lazy and very much against work ethics. Always remember to give credit wherever credit is due by referencing the sites.
4) Dangers of Cyber contacts is something that I am sure all of you would be aware of. Although the mini-research is going to be web-based, and the uploading will be on the blogs itself, try not to reveal too much information about yourself on your blogs. Information such as contact numbers, live-in address, identification numbers or personal passwords etc are not necessary in your blog posts and shoould not be made public. Although blogs is supposed to be private and almost journal like in many cases, always keep in mind that nothing online is ever private and confidential. There have been more than enough cases of cyber-crimes that has spilled over to real life for me to not have to reiterate again the dangers that the cyberworld can contain.
5) Last but not least, always remember that although the internet is exciting and full of new ideas and information, it is and should not be your everything. Don't face your PC 24hours a day!
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