VeryCoolIdeas

·             We expect good judgment in all situations.

·             Behave in a way that will make you and others proud and reflect well on the VeryCoolIdeas.

·             Regardless of your privacy settings, assume that all of the information you have shared on your social network is public information.

·             Always treat others in a respectful, positive, and considerate manner.

·             Please stick to discussing only those education, training and development related matters that are within your area of responsibility/ area of learning.

·             Adults should be open about their affiliation with the VeryCoolIdeas and the role/position they hold.

·             If you are someone’s peer, interact with them online if you are so inclined.

·             If you are an employee, thinking about interacting with a student/learner, consider the following questions before proceeding: 

·             Share and interact in a way that will enhance your reputation, the reputation of others, and the reputation of VeryCoolIdeas, rather than damage them.

·             Keep in mind that one of the biggest benefits of social media is that it gives others another way to talk to you, ask questions directly, and share feedback.

·             Be responsive to others when conversing online. Provide answers, thank people for their comments, and ask for further feedback, etc.

·             Check all work for correct use of grammar and spelling before posting. No slang is allowed.

·             A significant part of the interaction on social networks involves passing on interesting content or sharing links to helpful resources.

·             Be sure to correct any mistake you make immediately, and make it clear what you’ve done to fix the mistake.

·             Apologise for the mistake if the situation warrants it.

·             If it’s a major mistake (e.g., exposing private information or reporting confidential information), please let your educator or line manager know immediately so the VeryCoolIdeas can take the proper steps to help minimize the impact it may have.

·             Do not publish, post, or release information that is considered confidential or private. Online “conversations” are never private.

·             Use caution if asked to share your birth date, ID number, address, and cell phone number on any website.

·             To ensure your safety, be careful about the type and amount of personal information you provide. Abide by the POPI Act regulations at all times. 

·             Avoid talking about personal schedules or situations.

·             Never share or transmit personal information of students, parents, faculty, staff, or colleagues online.

·             While taking care when posting to safeguard people’s privacy, be sure – as necessary and appropriate – to give proper credit to sources. In cases of doubt, privacy should be the default.

·             Generally, use only first names of students / learners. There may be special circumstances where a student is widely known for a particular achievement, in which case the use of the full name may be appropriate. If there is any doubt, use only first names or ask your teacher/educator or line manager for guidance.

·             Always respect the privacy of VeryCoolIdeas community members.

·             Respect brand, trademark, copyright information and/or images of VeryCoolIdeas.

·             Do not caption photos with the names of current students/learners.

·             Do not post photos of students/learners who are on the “Do Not Photo” list. (Ask your teacher/educator or line manager for guidance.)

·             Do not post details (exact time and exact locations) of travel itineraries.

·             Post about the day’s activities after the fact. Avoid saying what you “will be” doing the next day.

·             Be aware that what you post today will stay in the public domain for years to come.

·             Read the terms and conditions of each site you engage with and make sure you agree with them before engaging with content on that site. 

·             Always behave in a manner that is representative of VeryCoolIdeas ethos.

·             Never publish content that could bring VeryCoolIdeas into disrepute.

·             You may not publish any content whatsoever when impersonating another person or third party.

·             Regularly review information that has been posted and remove information that could be damaging to VeryCoolIdeas.

·             The VeryCoolIdeas reserves the right to investigate, by examining content on devices that belong to VeryCoolIdeas or individual, where there is suspicion of students/learners, staff or VeryCoolIdeas being placed at risk.

·             Where blogs or posts have gained media attention, students/learners, staff or community should report the matter to the MD or most senior person on campus for guidance on responses to these posts and you should not engage with the public in any manner prior to obtaining advice.

·             The VeryCoolIdeas provides computers and software that allows learners/students to engage with VeryCoolIdeas learning material or content. Abuse of this property or private use thereof where it negatively impacts the VeryCoolIdeas or is potentially harmful will be treated as an offence.