Being Online Expectations surrounding the use of Web 2.0 at the University of Reading

Being Online

Expectations surrounding the use of Web 2.0 at the University of Reading

What we will do for you:

• Provide Web 2.0 tools and the IT infrastructure so you can access them;
• Promote the use of Web 2.0 among staff in order to better facilitate student learning and communication;
• Continue to use university email as our official channel for communication but we will also use Web 2.0 technologies where appropriate to better spread messages;
• Support your development of technical skills; and,
• Ensure our community is one in which the use of Web 2.0 technologies is safe, secure and appropriate.

We expect you to: 

• Protect yourself ...
  • Remember that not everyone is who they say they are. Before you join a group/accept a friend request check to see that they are who they say they are.
  • Be aware of which personal details you make public online.
  • Remember that your online presence may outlive your University career.
  • Use third party applications intelligently (e.g. beware of viruses and phishing attempts).
  • Be aware of the possible legal implications of your Web 2.0 activities.
• Respect others ...
  • Don't post other people's private details online.
  • Think before you post or tag: be considerate of the feelings of others.
• Use Web 2.0 ...
  • Keep in touch with friends, family, halls, tutors, clubs and societies.
  • Inform your research/coursework (but check the reliability of sources).
  • Build a strong online identity.