Netiquette

Make Use of Netiquette

Be courteous and respectful when communicating with others online. It’s best to think about and use “netiquette.” Netiquette can be defined as rules for online communication (Aranda, 2007). Communication online is done on a variety of platforms, from social networks to email, and students must understand the different rules for each mode of communication. Online netiquette must be addressed in today’s classrooms. Teachers should allow learners to practice netiquette by providing them opportunities to communicate online via email, blogs, social networks, etc. This will allow for opportunities to model netiquette.

The following are accepted norms when using communication technologies:

1. Be aware of your audience;

2. respect other’s privacy;

3. apply real-world rules; be nice; use proper writing style;

4. do not send unsolicited emails;

5. avoid personal attacks;

6. learn the rules of the community;

7. refrain from profanity; and don’t use electronic devices while engaging in face-to-face interaction

(as cited in Aranda, 2007).

Please use these norms in our classroom to empower our students to practice netiquette.

Promoting Responsible and Ethical Digital Citizens