I greatly appreciate the intention & efforts in preparing these guidelines, they sound useful for schools. I am not sure however how students would view these guidelines. If there are too many rules which are perceived as constraints on them, why would they take the risks in sharing their views, identity & reputation online (especially if they are not skillful enough to present in writing "professionally")?
For many students, blogging provides them with a space to voice their opinions, though they need to be responsible for what they say and express, and should respect each others' views. So, if we think engagement in social media is impacting on schools & community to such an extent, would it be better to discuss these matters in open forums before we even start to "develop such guidelines" IMHO. This would ensure that all parties concerned have a common sharing of understanding of the vision, mission & responsibility, and the need of social media in learning, a voice, if I would say, to ensure that these guidelines are used for promoting the use of social media instead of being viewed as an imposition of rules that may hinder people from using it.
Thanks again for sharing such great initiative.
John

@suifaijohnmak, it seems that what you ask "discuss these matters in open forums" is exactly what is going on here. This wiki is an open forum whereby folks can contribute and comment. Be aware that both students and practicing educators are engaged in learning these 21st century skills. Utilizing them efficiently and appropriately is the end goal.

@Bob, I agreed. What I think is important is to ensure that the voices are heard, not only in the drafting of guidelines, but more importantly in how they perceive as constructive comments and how they would contribute and learn through social media and networking. We could develop rules and guidelines, from an instituional and community point of view, and implement them.

I applause and fully support the development of these guidelines. I would suggest to include a forum discussion on our shared vision, mission towards the innovative use of social media and networking in learning. This would ensure a safe, but personalised learning environment that is conducive to our learning. In this respect, we are encouraging our learners and educators to be proactive in sharing their learning in social media, rather than telling them what they shouldn't do, as such acts would violate the guidelines or rules. This would also help to avoid or minimise sarcasm or destructive criticism or comments which are too apparent and common in the comments in media like YouTube, Blogs, Facebook or Myspace, often with people disguising themselves in the form of Avatars, or somebody else who don't want to take any responsibility in making their comments.

So, education starts with sharing, discussion and understanding amongst everyone involved, and this would also help people in understanding the ground rules in social networking and learning.
In education, if we want to encourage positive, constructive social learning, prevention is better than cure. If education is perceived as means of educating our next generation to become responsible global citizens, contributing to the society through collaborative learning, then what we need would be more supportive education and learning, with rules and guidelines as a basis only.

Would that also be our responsibility as educators, parents and education authority, and learners? We all have a role to play. Education and learning is everyone's responsibility. May we let our learners reflect and voice what they think are important and valuable for their education and learning too?

How about initiating some interesting, engaging educational activiites to embrace these guidelines? There are lots of educational games that would inspire people to reflect upon their involvement, comments, and how other people would feel about them, that would develop the skill of empathy.

Thanks again for your comments Bob.
John

How about this presentation? http://www.slideshare.net/avarry/digital-natives-presentation-3685513 Do you find it useful?
John

This post may be of interests to you http://spotlight.macfound.org/blog/entry/playback_how_to_teach_online_behavior_google_gives_teens_tips_on_buzz_recon/
John

This resource sounds useful http://networkedblogs.com/390ri
John

Wonderful resources here http://www.futurelab.org.uk/projects/digital-participation/videos
John