It is important to recognize that the online classroom is in fact a classroom, and certain behaviors are expected when you communicate with both me and your peers. These guidelines for online behavior and interaction are known as netiquette.
Remember that your password is the only thing protecting you from pranks or more serious harm.
Don't share your password with anyone .
Change your password if you think someone else might know it.
Always log out when you are finished using the system.
When communicating online, you should always:
Treat your instructor and classmates with respect in email or any other communication.
Use clear and concise language.
Remember that all college level communication should have correct spelling and grammar (this includes discussion boards).
Avoid using the caps lock feature AS IT CAN BE INTERPRETTED AS YELLING.
Be cautious when using humor or sarcasm as tone is sometimes lost in an email or discussion post and your message might be taken seriously or sound offensive.
Be careful with personal information (both yours and other’s).
Do not send confidential information via e-mail.
When you send an email to your instructor, teaching assistant, or classmates, you should:
Use a descriptive subject line.
Be brief.
Avoid attachments unless you are sure your recipients can open them.
Avoid HTML in favor of plain text.
Sign your message with your name.
Think before you send the e-mail to more than one person. Does everyone really need to see your message?
Be sure you REALLY want everyone to receive your response when you click, “reply all.” (please no repeats of the Reply All Event of Summer 2020).
Be sure that the message author intended for the information to be passed along before you click the “forward” button.
When posting on the Discussion Boards in your class, you should:
Make posts that are on topic and within the scope of the course material.
Take your posts seriously and review and edit your posts before sending.
Be as brief as possible while still making a thorough comment.
Always give proper credit when referencing or quoting another source.
Be sure to read all messages in a thread before replying.
Don’t repeat someone else’s post without adding something of your own to it.
Avoid short, generic replies such as, “I agree.” You should include why you agree or add to the previous point.
Always be respectful of others’ opinions even when they differ from your own.
When you disagree with someone, you should express your differing opinion in a respectful, non-critical way.
Do not make personal or insulting remarks.
Be open-minded.