Behaving Online - by Dr. Margie Massey, CSU-Pueblo, Technology (with some modifications for ELLs)
As with any face-to-face class, there are proper rules of etiquette that any learner should follow. Since an online learning environment relies on communication over the Internet, here are a few rules of etiquette to keep in mind while communicating with others:* Please promptly report any violations of these rules to Ms. Jackson.
* Keep your communications short, yet concise. Try to limit your messages to one subject.
* Use abbreviations and text jargon minimally.
* Don't shout. This means that you refrain from using all CAPITAL LETTERS in your messages.
* Don't mumble. This means that you refrain from using all small letters in your messages.
* Don't criticize people. Everyone makes mistakes.
* Ignore spelling errors and other simple errors made in messages.
* Online correspondence should contain appropriate salutations (greetings), not only content.
* Follow the same standards of politeness [and respect] as you do in life.
Hello. Here we will be exchanging ideas and expressing opinions that come up during the course of our class projects. Feel free to post any time. Please follow the rules for appropriate online communication exchanges. Please use your class alias. Never use your real name. You should never reveal personal information about yourself online without a parent's permission. This includes your name, email address, postal address, phone number, photo, school address, etc. Happy Blogging, Class!
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