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How this meets E. Establishing norms for appropriate interaction

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Provides guidelines for communicating with other students
Highlights some technical etiquette (example: no Caps lock etc.)

Online rules and Netiquette- Being good digital citizens!!!

Disruptive Classroom Behavior:

“It is essential to this learning environment that respect for the rights of others seeking to learn, respect for the professionalism of the instructor, and the general goals of academic freedom are maintained. ... Differences of viewpoint or concerns should be expressed in terms which are supportive of the learning process, creating an environment in which students and faculty may learn to reason with clarity and compassion, to share of themselves without losing their identities, and to develop and understanding of the community in which they live . . . Student conduct which disrupts the learning process shall not be tolerated and may lead to disciplinary action and/or removal from class."

Netiquette is a term derived from the words "Internet Etiquette” or “Network Etiquette" which describes the use of proper manners and behavior online. Internet Etiquette should be used in all areas of electronic means including email, chatting, blogging, forums, message boards, and so on. It is important to treat others with dignity and respect both on and offline.

10 Netiquette Guidelines

Proper manners are as important online as they are offline. Follow these 10 simple Netiquette guidelines for a fun and safe online experience!

Use Computer Courtesy: Whether a person is sending an email, chatting in a chat room or speaking in a forum, it is important to be courteous and respectful of others online. Always remember the Golden Rule!
Use Emoticons: When communicating online, it can be difficult to gauge a writer's emotion. Unless a web camera or microphone is used, the writer's expression or emotion is difficult to determine. By using emoticons, the writer's proper emotion will be conveyed to the reader.
Be Brief Online but not in our discussion board!: It is important to keep messages short, especially when writing an email or typing in a chat room. By using common chat abbreviations or acronyms, not only will the reader appreciate the brevity of the message, it will save the author valuable time typing the message. Remember, keep it short and be brief! For our class, although, the discussion board should be treated as an essay and should be written in standard English.
DON’T SHOUT: No matter what forum, writing in all capital letters is considered SHOUTING and is considered very rude. A word or two in caps is fine, but shouting is not recommended.
Pay Attention to Language Issues: Improper, inappropriate or bad language may get a participant kicked out or permanently banned from a forum or group. It is also important to remember people from other countries may be participating in the conversation and language barriers may be an issue.
Think Before Posting: It is important to note, what is posted online today, may come back and haunt the writer tomorrow. That silly or fun photograph posted on a social networking site, may keep that person from getting a job later on. Many colleges and employers are now searching social networking sites prior to hiring.
Keep Personal Information Private: Posting private and personal information in the wrong location can have serious consequences. Identity theft is a rapidly growing concern. Divulging too much information could give predators and those with bad intentions valuable information. Be careful where personal information is posted. If private information is posted in a group setting, read the guidelines prior to posting. Children should not post private information online
Obey Copyright Laws: Obey copyright laws. Don’t steal! Plagiarism = cheating, and cheating = failing! Never copy anything word for word from a source or cut and paste into a document something you found online or in the book. Always summarize or write your responses in your own words!
Help Internet Newbies: Be patient and helpful with others. Remember, everyone was a newbie once.
Be Aware of Cyberbullying: Cyberbullying is increasing rapidly. If targeted by a cyberbully, do not respond. Keep all ORIGINAL correspondence, with dates and times if possible. If the messages are of a threatening nature or safety is a concern, contact local law enforcement as soon as possible.