Netiquette: Guidelines for Online Behavior & Interaction. 

Review Your Responses Before Posting. Please be mindful of language. Even if your comment was intended to be constructive, the challenges of the online environment can cloud the intent. Before posting, ensure your comments are clear and cannot be taken in the wrong context.

Remember WE are all in this together. Same storm, different boats. Treat your classmates with empathy. Before you speak, ask yourself: “Would I feel respected if this were said to me?”

Remain Professional. Do: Address classmates respectfully (including using their names when appropriate) and be mindful of your tone and nonverbal communication. Help create a supportive, patient environment as we learn and engage together.

Jokes and Sarcasm. Be cautious with humor or sarcasm. Tone can be difficult to interpret, and comments may be taken literally or feel offensive. Choose clarity and kindness.

Awareness in Virtual Environment. Please be mindful that others will be able to see you. Be aware of presence, location and images in view when you are connected via video (if applicable).

Diversity and Inclusion. Please be mindful of your comments and responses in our classroom community. Choose language that is respectful and inclusive of all participants. San Diego City College is proud to serve a diverse student population, and our differences and shared experiences enrich learning for everyone.

As we engage with course content and with one another, pay attention to intersectionality; how our multiple identities and lived experiences shape communication, perception, and opportunity.

Respect. Respect the privacy, diversity, and viewpoints of others. Communicate tactfully and thoughtfully, especially when disagreements arise. When you challenge an idea, focus on the idea, not the person, and ground your response in course concepts, scholarly ideas, or research-based evidence.

We share responsibility for creating a welcoming, inclusive learning environment where everyone can participate with dignity. Let’s support one another in building honest, respectful, and comfortable classroom relationships.