Being a safe Blogger

As I looked on the internet for guidelines on being a safe blogger, this is what I found to be most important.

• Privacy and Permission (http://blog.safetyclicks.com/2008/11/17/safe-blogging-tips-for-teens/) - This is important because as a teacher we may have stories we want to share about our students. We need to respect their privacy and not use their real name unless we have permission from the student. The last thing I would want to do is offend or hurt one of my students.
• Involve the Parents - ( http://blog.safetyclicks.com/2008/11/17/safe-blogging-tips-for-teens/) By having an educational blog, we can talk about what the students are doing in class and activities that are coming up. Parents can check the blog for anything, even post questions. It's a great way to get the parents involved and see what is going on in school.
• Ask yourself if you are comfortable sharing this with everyone? (http://www.microsoft.com/security/family-safety/blogging.aspx) - I know I have read blogs where the author can get carried away and tell the readers too much about their personal life. An educational blog needs to be professional, and anything I wouldn't want the world reading, I should not post it. It needs to be related to education and your classroom.
  
• Never offer any personal information (http://www.microsoft.com/security/family-safety/blogging.aspx) - Everyone knows there are creepers on the internet. Never give out a phone number or address. We need to be safe.