eSafety Rules/Ethic

eTwinning Principles

Images and files that you add to your profile or resources section should not violate copyrights!
Make sure that the messages you post in the forums are relevant to the forum topic!
Don’t send too many messages, including to the teachers you work with.
Before adding someone to your contact list, contact them first.

Video and photo sharing

Whenever possible, avoid sharing photos and videos with students’ faces blurred out.
If sharing is necessary, make sure that parents sign a letter giving permission to share at the beginning of the project.
Share videos and pictures on Youtube and Vimeo with restrictions.
Respond promptly to messages using polite language.
Do not write in capital letters.
Do not send the same message to the same person more than once.
Do not give out your personal information.

10 rules of internet ethics

Never use the computer to harm others.
Under no circumstances should you use the computer to interfere with other people’s work.
Never look for ways to mess up other people’s files.
Never use the computer for the purpose of stealing.
Never use the computer to give false testimony or prepare false evidence.
Never use other people’s computer resources without the owner’s permission.
Never write a program without thinking about its social content.
Never use the computer without respect and interest.