Ethics for blogging

 There are several ethics of blogging but I summarize it in the following points:

1) Message of blog:  every blogger should be clear when start establishment of their blog and should set the goal of the the message.

2) Documentation Source:

Audit in transfer  of  article  to be identified  the source  easily  to the reader  and  write the  link  of  the source site.

3) A Void of Using comment in negative attitude for bloggers to just a difference of opinions.

4) Be honest and fair: bloggers should avoid plagiarism, always cite their sources.

5) Treat human beings with respect: bloggers should be polite and considerate when addressing other Internet users.

6) Be responsible: bloggers should admit and correct their mistakes, explain the aim of blog.

7) Integrity in collection information.

8) Identification of source.

9) Avoid any unethical practices.             

10) Should be correct the misinformation.

11) A void   from mixing between own writing and others writing.

12) Add and rewriting your blogs but not delete because that thing will emphasize your integrity.

http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/Blog

Definition of a blog is a type of website, usually descriptions of events .Most blogs are interactive, allowing visitors to leave comments and even message each other. Many blogs provide news on a particular subject .the important part of many blog is the reader should be leave comment and should be interactive each other.

 There are many different types of blogs:

1) The personal blog: an individual, is the traditional most common blog .it focus on thoughts and feelings with friends and family

2) Corporate and organizational blogs: is a private blog .it used for business purposes to improve the communication in corporation or marketing.

3) By genre :it is focus on particular subject such as political ,travel and education .the two common type of genre blogs are blog and music blog.

4) By media type: is comprising video called a vlog, or comprising photo called photo blog.

5) By device: is which type of device is used to compose it. A blog written by a mobile device like a mobile phone.  

Using Blogs in education:

1)   Used to manage student projects.
2) Used to discussions by comment on them.
3)  Facilitates teamwork among students.

How we use blog in the classroom:

1)   Classroom management: help to make learning community students.

2)   Cooperation: provide students and teachers for training in development of writing and provide criticism to them .the teacher give advice and direction, while the students gain experience of feedback.

3)   Discussion: give them the opportunity to discuss the topic, where the student share others in their opinion and give them chance to comment and express their ideas.

4)   Also can be considered an alternative homework of the proceeds to enrich the student’s knowledge.

There are several advantage and disadvantage for blog .First the advantages are Freedom of speech, Share knowledge with other people, make friends online. Also,

it is very useful for students because it allows them to work at anytime, allow for teachers to communicate with their students outside the classroom .Therefore, it is easy to use and only needs a little knowledge of technology and anyone can use.  The disadvantage is easy to start, hard to maintain.

References:

http://forum.moe.gov.om/~moeoman/vb/showthread.php?t=180836

http://www.youthedesigner.com/2008/02/18/using-blogs-to-your-advantage/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog http://www.slideshare.net/frankcalberg/11-advantages-of-using-a-blog-for-teaching