Netiquette and Online Discussion Netiquette - Working in the Online Space

1) Why is netiquette important?

2) How might Netiquette connect to Ethics or Social Justice?

3) What are some approaches to challenges to discussing important issues online?

Minimum of 140 words.

Please cite the information provided in course and other perspectives that you may have. It would be great to bring your insights into this as everyone reviewed the same information and you have unique insights.

Comment on one classmate response.

Please use paragraph form and other writing conventions such as punctuation and grammar.

Grading will be 3 points content related 2 points in relation to writing conventions.

Please note we will have an online discussion that is netiquette and equity focused.

Please consider using content warnings for topics that may include themes associated with trauma. I also would suggest considering how anti-oppression and anti-racism show up in your efforts.

Netiquette, or internet etiquette, is a set of guidelines for acting appropriately online. I am providing you with the following guidelines to empower you to successfully communicate in our online learning environment.

Please note, a discussion around netiquette is a topic within the First Module.

I encourage you to….

· Be clear when expressing thoughts and information, remember that other users cannot not see your facial expressions or hear tone of voice. Thus, it is important to be wary of using humor and sarcasm.

· Remember that humans are on the other end of correspondence. Do not say anything that you would not say in person. Before you send something, ask yourself… how would I interpret this if I received it? Should I send it? Is the content better discussed over the phone, video chat or in person?

· Respect other people’s time. Make the subject line of a post specific to your message. Avoid tangents and stick to one subject per posting.

· Don’t expect instant responses from peers or professors.

· Be forgiving and supportive of other learners.

· Understand that grammatical and spelling errors will happen and do not judge.

· Be sure to respond to your classmates’ comments on your posts, just like you would in a face-to-face conversation.

· Remember everyone is from different cultures and may bring different perspectives. Embrace diversity.

· Provide sincere and constructive comments of praise and feedback

· Respect the fact that everyone has different levels of technical competency and different learning styles

· Before entering a discussion, be sure to observe and review before leaping in to respond; avoid repetition. Also, take some time to consider your response to ensure it is well thought out.

· Refer to your classmates’ posts and comments when you contribute to the discussion to show that you acknowledge their thoughts.

· Do not use capital letters (this means someone is shouting). To emphasize a word, italicize it or, if that is not available, use *asterisks* instead.

· Include your name at the end of each posting/comment.

· Cite all sources incorporated in posting using APA format and use a direct link when possible.

· Proofread all postings before submitting. Avoid using abbreviations and foul language; and BE SURE to use proper capitalization.

· Fundamentally, just as with your assignments or participation in other classes, remember that your posts and contributions in our online environment represent YOU. Be the best version of yourself in every way possible. Go the extra mile to be a great contributor to the online environment.