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=Welcome to John David's Wiki for Mr. Banks' World History Class=

Important Links

 * John David's Blog
 * Mr. Banks' Class Website
 * Mr. Banks' Wiki
 * Mr. Banks' Bookmarks
 * Orange Team Blog

My Projects

 * This is were I will list a copy of all my class projects.
 * @Greek Mythology Podcast

**Remember: Do Not Put Any Personal Information On Your Wiki!**
This wiki is used as an example for Mr. Banks' World History Class.

Remember:

The most basic guideline to remember when blogging/wiki is that the blog/wiki is an extension of your classroom. You should not write anything on a blog/wiki that you would not say or write in your classroom. Use common sense, but if you are ever in doubt ask a teacher or parent whether or not what you are considering posting is appropriate. If you are going to err, err on the safe side. Here are some specific items to consider:
 * Guidelines:**
 * 1) The use of blogs/wikis is considered an extension of your classroom. Therefore, any speech that is considered inappropriate in the classroom is inappropriate on a blog/wiki. This includes, but is not limited to, profanity; racist, sexist or discriminatory remarks; personal attacks.
 * 2) Blogs/wikis are used primarily as learning tools, either as extensions of conversations and thinking outside of regular class time, or as the basis for beginning new classroom discussions. Either way, be sure to follow all rules and suggestions that are offered by your teachers regarding appropriate posting in your class.
 * 3) Blogs are about ideas – therefore, agree or disagree with the idea, not the person. Freedom of speech does not give you the right to be uncivil. Use constructive criticism and use evidence to support your position. Read others’ posts carefully – often in the heat of the moment you may think that a person is saying one thing, when really they are not.
 * 4) Try not to generalize. Sentences that start with words like “All” (e.g., “All teachers,” “All administrators,” “All liberals,” “All conservatives”) are typically going to be too general.
 * 5) Blogs/wikis are public. Whatever you post on a blog/wiki can be read by anyone and everyone on the Internet. Even if you delete a post or comment, it has often already been archived elsewhere on the web. Do not post anything that you wouldn’t want your parents, your best friend, your worst enemy, or a future employer to read.
 * 6) Blog/wiki safely. NEVER post personal information on the web (including, but not limited to, last names, personal details including address or phone numbers, or photographs). (Note: __The advice to not use your last name is for your protection__. Teachers may choose to use their last names for their posts/comments.) __Do not, under any circumstances, agree to meet someone you have met over the Internet__.
 * 7) Because your login to the blogging/wiki site (e.g., Blogger) is typically linked to your profile, any personal blog you create in class is directly linked to your class blog/wiki and must follow these blogging guidelines. In addition to following the information above about not sharing too much personal information (in your profile or in any posts/comments you make), you need to realize that anywhere you use that login links back to your class blog. Therefore, **anywhere** that you use that login (posting to a separate personal blog/wiki, commenting on someone else's blog, etc.), you need to treat the same as a school blog and follow these guidelines. You should also monitor any comments you receive on your personal blog and - if they are inappropriate - delete them. If you would like to post or comment somewhere and not follow these guidelines, you need to create a separate login to the blogging/wiki site so that it does not connect back to your class blog. You may **not** use that login from school computers. We would still recommend you follow the portion of these guidelines that address your personal safety (e.g., not posting personal information, etc.)
 * 8) Linking to web sites from your blog/wiki or blog comments in support of your argument is an excellent idea. But never link to something without reading the entire article to make sure it is appropriate for a school setting.
 * 9) Use of quotations in a blog/wiki is acceptable. Make sure that you follow the proper formatting and cite the source of the quote.
 * 10) Pictures may be inserted into a blog/wiki. Make sure that the image is appropriate for use in a school document and copyright laws are followed. Do not post any images that can identify yourself or others.