DET+Guidelines+for+Wikis

=Wiki Guidelines for School Teachers Creating Wikis=

Wiki creation websites are normally available to staff and TAFE students over 18, but are blocked for school students. The following information is provided to help teachers create wikis to which students can contribute.

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
 * Potential problems when students contribute to teacher-created 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 students. The preferred minimum setting is **Protected.** 3. All users must be registered and password protected to prevent anonymous contributions. 4. The wiki content should relate directly to syllabus requirements and endorsed school activities. 5. The Teacher Administrator is responsible for monitoring and approving all material on the site. 6. Teachers must not delegate their administration responsibilities to students or parents. 7. Only members of the wiki should be able to contribute and edit. 8. Education versions should be applied for, to ensure there are no inappropriate links eg. advertising. 9. Acceptable online behaviour is enforced through the school discipline policy. 10. The Principal is informed and has access.
 * Acceptable practice for teachers in the creation and management of wiki sites**


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

1Internet and Email Services: Acceptable Usage for Schools __https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/general_man/general/accep_use/PD20020046_i.shtml?level __ Code of Conduct __https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/staff/ethical_behav/conduct/PD20040020_i.shtml?level __ Employer Communications Devices Staff Use https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/staff/ethical_behav/comm_dev/PD20020024_i.shtml?level Copyright https: https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/deptresources/copyright/basics/index.htm DET Policies https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/
 * See also:** Blog Guidelines for School Teachers Creating Blogs
 * References**

Web Filter Unit 92440231 V4. 3 March 2011