The ethics that we have to follow when we use the internet :

Internet ethics means  acceptable behaviour for using internet. We should be honest, respect the rights and property of others on the internet.

In every society we live, we have to follow the rule of that place. The Internet is growing, growing in the number of users and growing in public perception.   The Internet is the new American frontier due to the new technologies is radically transforming almost every aspect of how we communicate and with whom, as well as just about any dimension of our lives.   Most Internet users are convinced of its general utility and positive benefits.   However behind it, the Internet, as well as its technological offspring’s the World Wide Web has been compared to the Wild West, because no one owns the network and there is no law and regulations.   In consequence of the growth of the Internet, there have been increasing calls for its regulation from many sides.

Also , Computer ethics can be broken down into many topics including piracy, hacking, viruses, spam, phishing, and responsibility of use of software, cyber porn, and invasion of privacy and the use of the computer in the work place.

Ethical rules of  Internet

1. Using the Internet for educational, informational, and recreational purposes only, not for unauthorized, illegal or unethical purposes.
2. Not attempting to modify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging to others; not seeking unauthorized access to any computer system; not damaging or altering software components of any network or database.
3. Not sending, receiving or displaying text or graphics which may reasonably be construed as obscene.

Always respect copyright laws and policies.

Respect the privacy of others, just as you expect the same from others.

Do not use other user's computer resources without their permission

Do not use computers to harm other users



Introduction

Today the internet, consisting of millions of computers, has an important role and great potential in educational life. It is also used specifically and widely in second language learning all over the world. Though the internet use in second and foreign language learning has brought certain advantages, it carries some disadvantages. However, before discussing its advantages and disadvantages, it is a must to mention some potential problems.

Positive

The internet use increases language use and acquisition of second language. For example, it was found that interaction in language helps learners to gain input in language learning process (Kitao, 1998). Specifically, it increases synchronous and a synchronous communication of ESL learners and them to use language in real communication. In other words, the internet motivates learners to use English in their daily lives and provides functional communicative experiences Communication with native speakers allows learners to practice specific skills such as negotiating, persuading, clarifying meaning, requesting information, and engaging in true-life, authentic discussion. Additionally, the internet gives the opportunity to construct knowledge together by expressing themselves in print and then assessing, evaluating and comparing,. In sum, it is useful medium for communication with native speakers in real situations, improving writing skills, teaching of culture (and learning about the target culture . It is also useful to retrieve, access and use information in the context of second language learning. Also , the internet changes the interaction between learners and teachers Finally, the studies indicate that the internet has positive effects on motivation, provides means for creative works and gives opportunities for collaboration and socialization in learning process ..

Disadvantages

There are some disadvantages of the internet use in second language               learning.  First, communication with native speakers affects reading skills defectively . This is also valid for listening, speaking and writing skills. Though it is a fact that the internet improves communicational and language skills, the significant point is that teachers and learners are not sometimes aware of why, how, whom and where they teach and learn. Second, though a mass of materials in the internet can be found, integration of the materials into second language curriculum is a potential difficulty. Unfortunately, internet use in language learning and teaching may be the waste of time if it does not depend on a language curriculum.

Conclusion

With its advantages and disadvantages, the internet has significant effects on communicating, teaching and learning. Thus, both teachers and learners should have the chance of internet accessibility, experience and familiarity with its functions in educational life. For this purpose, before using the internet in second language learning and teaching activities, teachers and learners should be instructed. This is a must to use it in language classrooms efficiently. On the other hand, it should be known that the internet is not sufficient itself to teach and learn a second language. In other words, it cannot include all teaching and learning activities and be replaced the real teaching and learning environment, such as language classroom and real-life communication.

Reference :

1.    Effective use of the Internet in Second Language Education: Benefits, Challenges and Guidelines for Teachers.

http://www.cdli.ca/~achafe/Internetinclassroom.html

2.    Interaction and on-line synchronous communication in English language learning, CALL-EJ, http://www.lerc.ritsumei.ac.jp/callej/3-1/kkitao.html

Internet technologies for authentic language learning experiences  



Weblog: is creating as a tool for people to create on line journals without the need of any programming experience or knowledge    .

Blog is known as an online journal or web diary as well as a content management system.

    

Individual blog : can't use with any person just yours own idea .

Class blog:  main idea 

Refined idea :

* that make news idea and update

* A big number ideas that make             them benefits for them .

* Communicate other to give chance for each one act.

Tutor blog : (send ideas for exchange ) .

  

" Teacher "

Advantages:

-         * It provides equal chance for expressing ideas.

-        It helps produce and discuss many ideas (richness of ideas.

 

It provides more chances for authentic interaction and reflection on ideas

It helps develop self _ study skills

It gives chances for dealing with wider audience

Disadvantages:

It might create some confusion especially when the teacher on the tutor is not watching closely.

It might turn ugly when people make severe or irrelevant comments.

Having reactions or comments from people around the world can create misunderstanding when similar backgrounds are not shared   .

The Definition of " Blog " : a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections , comments,and often hyperlinks provided by the writer .

Also "Blog " is

A frequent, chronological publication of personal thoughts and Web links

A BLOG is usually updated frequently, maybe monthly, weekly or even daily, it all depends on the blogger.

Most blogs enable the visitors to post comments and/or suggestions allowing interactivity between the blogger and the visitors.

What does Blogging mean

Blogging describes the actual act of creating or updating a blog.

Blogging has become more and more popular over the last few years, and it is fairly easy to set up your own BLOG on the subject of your choice

 

Information about " Blog

A blog is often a mixture of what is happening in a person's life and what is happening on the Web, a kind of hybrid diary/guide site, although there are as many unique types of blogs as there are people.

People maintained blogs long before the term was coined, but the trend gained momentum with the introduction of automated published systems, most notably Blogger at blogger.com. Thousands of people use services such as Blogger to simplify and accelerate the publishing process.

Blogs are alternatively called web logs or weblogs. However, "blog" seems less likely to cause confusion, as "web log" can also mean a server's log files.