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Online Learning and Communication. General Guidelines Mr. Widdes. What is Netiquette?. Netiquette means internet etiquette. It applies to all forms of online communication including: Chat Rooms Email Message Boards Online Assignments
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Online Learning and Communication General Guidelines Mr. Widdes
What is Netiquette? Netiquette means internet etiquette. It applies to all forms of online communication including: • Chat Rooms • Email • Message Boards • Online Assignments There are many ways to express yourself in an online environment; how you choose to do so often depends upon the type of communication you are engaging in.
Emoticons • Emoticons are used to show facial emotions online. They may include: • Smiley's , =) • Frowns and angry faces , :-o • Indifference :-I • Emoticons can be used to effectively convey emotions that are difficult to describe with text.
Acronyms • Acronyms can save time when communicating online. Some common acronyms include: • 2L8 Too late • BTDT Been there, done that • FITB Fill in the blanks • HHSF Ha-ha, so funny • L8R Later • OMG Oh my gosh • VBG: Very big grin • WTG Way to go!
Chat • Chat rooms allow for instant communication with classmates. They are used for online class discussions as well as social communication. • Chatting is fun and fast paced. Feel free to use school appropriate internet lingo. Emoticons and acronyms encouraged!
Discussion Boards Message boards are used to discus topics. They are not a live form of communication, however they are public; classmates can read your responses! Guidelines: • Please stay focused on the assigned topic. • Use proper grammar and spelling • Avoid internet slang, acronyms • Emoticons may be used sparingly • Treat your message board responses as written assignments
Email • Email can be used to communicate privately with one or more classmates. • You are encouraged to use proper grammar and spelling. • Email is a common form of communication in the world today. By developing good habits now you are preparing yourself for the future.
Assignments • An online assignment is an electronic document or presentation that is linked to a discussion board or uploaded to a server. • Treat online assignments no differently from the work you would submit in a brick and mortar classroom.
Academic Integrity • Plagiarism is cheating and stealing. • You must site any work or words you submit that is not your own. • All school handbook rules will be followed.
Communicating with Teacher • The best way to communicate with me privately is email. • Communication with your instructor is often different than communication with peers. Please be careful to show the same respect that you would if communicating in person.
Be Safe! • In an online environment you are always better off safe than sorry. • Remember, anything you do online is public. This includes chat, message boards, posted assignments, and email. • Always know your audience and be cautiously respectful and polite.