"The Flat Classroom" - this title comes from the notion advocated by Thomas Friedman that the world is growing increasingly "flat" through technology and globalization.

Ning Expectations:

1. Respect: I expect you to be polite, kind, and appropriate at all times. Remember that I, Mrs. Follis, will view all comments.

2. Inclusion: Anyone is welcome to comment or join a discussion as long as he or she is respectful.

3. Safety: Be cautious about revealing private details on web sites. Don't use your full name, first name and last initial (Candace F.) will be sufficient. While this is a password-protected site, it is digital information that anyone could copy and forward. Anything you type into a digital forum may last forever, so respect your own and others' privacy.

4. Decorating your personal space: Please, no gross, immoral, or irreverent photographs. Also, don't put up a background that makes your text hard to read. Communication is a primary purpose of this site, and design should enhance rather than obstruct communication.

5. Formality: The level of usage here is "standard written English"-- used in business, government, and education for everyday work. No texting abbreviations. Use complete sentences and standard spelling.

Anyone who breaks these rules can be banned at the teacher’s discretion. Students who are banned cannot receive credit for the work their peers are doing on the website.