Guidelines+fpr+creating+wikis

= Wiki Guidelines for School Teachers Creating Wikis =

Wiki creation websites are normally available to staff and TAFE students, but are blocked for school students. The following information is provided to help teachers create wikis to which students can contribute.

Potential problems when students contribute to teacher created wiki sites

 * 1. Privacy: || Students being identified by combinations of name, school, address and photos. ||
 * 2. Child Protection || Student bullying by classmates anonymously or anonymous edits being allowed by the wider internet community ||
 * 3. Copyright || Students uploading copyrighted material including photos or music ||
 * 4. Acceptable Use || Students not following the DET Acceptable Usage Policy. 1 ||

Acceptable practice for teachers in the creation and management of wiki sites

 * 1) Careful attention should be paid to the appropriate naming of teacher created wikis. 2
 * 2) Settings and permissions selections must ensure maximum **privacy** for student users.
 * 3) All users must be registered and password protected to prevent anonymous contributions.
 * 4) Identifying details of students and privacy are adequately protected.
 * 5) Only members of the wiki should be able to contribute and edit.
 * 6) All changes are monitored or approved by the Teacher Administrator.
 * 7) An education version must be applied for, to ensure there are no inappropriate links e.g. advertising.
 * 8) The wiki content should relate directly to syllabus requirements and school activities.
 * 9) The Teacher Administrator is responsible for all material on the site.
 * 10) Teachers must not delegate their administration responsibilities to students or parents.
 * 11) Cyberbullying is dealt with through the school discipline policy.
 * 12) The site is deleted when it is no longer required.
 * 13) The Principal is informed and has access.

2**Notes**: Effective practice could include: wiki name relates to purpose and curriculum, unnecessary characters are avoided; the name is professional and presents the users and Department in a positive light.

**See also**: Blog Guidelines for School Teachers Creating Blogs

** References **

1Internet and Email Services: Acceptable Usage for Schools htpps://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/general_man/general/accep_use/PD20020046_i.shtml?level//

Code of Conduct htpps:detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/staff/ethical_behav/conduct/PD20040020_i.shtml?level

Employer Communications Devices Staff Use htpps://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/staff/ethical_behav/comm._dev/PD20020024_i.shtml?level//

Copyright htpps:detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/deptresources/copyright/basics/index.htm

DET Policies htpps://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/ Web Filter Unit ITD ATP 92440231 V3 5 Nov 2009 Teachers/Resources/Library/Library Admin