Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Digital Code of Ethics

In order to remain digitally ethical during the semester long Digital Composition class, and to obey the rules of technology in respecting the property of myself and others, protecting my own privacy and not violating others’, and using computers appropriately, I hereby compose the following list of guidelines:

  • I will only use computers during this class for educational purposes. I will not go to websites, applications, or other programs that do not apply to school.
  • I will not use computers to steal others’ ideas by plagiarizing and copying and pasting texts.
  • I will not illegally download music, movies, or any other media.
  • I will not use technology to gossip, to talk badly about somebody, or to send personal messages.
  • I will not disguise or lie about my identity online.
  • I will protect my business on computers by making profiles private.
  • I will share my ideas in appropriate ways on sites where others may see what I post.
  • I will not access other people’s accounts, or allow mine to be accessed by others.
  • I will not post inappropriate pictures of videos online.
  • I will make sure all my actions on computers protect property, privacy, and are appropriate and overall, digitally ethical. 

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

I am someone who...

       I am someone who lives life to the absolute fullest. My main goal is to enjoy my time here while I can. In order to do that, I strive to experience every day with intention and curiosity. Any day in which I step outside of my comfort zone and surprise myself is a successful day. Things such as meeting somebody new or getting to try an exotic new food are icing on the cake of days where I attempt to stretch my normal activities to be unique and different than the day before.
        I fill my days with activities where I can push myself to improve and develop, so nothing is ever the same. In volleyball and snowboarding, I train to enhance my skills in order to participate more fully in each sport. In school, I put in as much effort as possible with the hope of being accepted into the college of my choice, and having the opportunity to leave the nest and explore the world on my own.
       I relish in change.