DIGITAL ETIQUETTECreated By Cassidy Mills and Kelley Carney

What is Digital Etiquette?

Digital etiquette, also known as netiquette, are the manners and behaviors that are acceptable for using courteous and effective digital communication.

Why Students Need to Learn Digital Etiquette?

Students do not have an innate knowledge of acceptable online behaviors. They need direct instruction and opportunities to practice effective online communication.

As students grow older, they will need a solid basis of digital etiquette to apply for colleges, work, and interact with colleagues.

Rules for Digital Etiquette

6 Basic Rules for Students to Follow:1. Remember the Human: Students need to be

aware that when they interact online they are dealing with real individuals with feelings.

2. Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life: Do not say or share anything online that you would not say/share face to face.

3. Help Keep Flame Wars Under Control: Do not post rude or hateful comments to purposely hurt someone’s feelings or instigate arguments.

4. Respect Other People’s Privacy: Do not post private information or images of others online without their consent.

5. Make Yourself Look Good Online: Remember that nothing online is ever completely private. If you would not want a loved one, employer, or teacher to know something about you then do not post it.

6. Be Aware of Your Audience: Keep in mind who you are communicating with. Remain professional with teachers and adults. Do not use slang while writing in professional or formal communications.

Examples of Common Mistakes

TYPING IN ALL CAPS: It makes it look like you are shouting online.

Using sarcasm: Without vocal tone and facial expressions, your audience may misinterpret your message.

Using abbreviations: Your friends may understand “ttyl, ikr, and lol” however, these are not appropriate formal communication.

Preventions

Proofread your messages and posts Spell check Make sure your message is clear and easy

to interpret Remember that when you post something

online, it may likely be there forever

Resources

http://fsudigitalcitizenship.wikispaces.com/DigitalEtiquette

www.brainpop.com/technology/computersandinternet/digitaletiquette/

www.educationworld.com www.babble.com

Questions

1. Why is it important to teach students digital etiquette?

2. What are some common mistakes made by students?

3.What is one of the basic rules for digital etiquette?

Answers

1. They will need it to effectively communicate as adults in school and in the work place. Teachers need to realize that their students may not learn digital etiquette at home and therefore, need instruction at school.

Answers

2. Typing in all caps, using abbreviations, and using sarcasm.

Answers

3. Possible Answers: Remember the Human, Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life, Help Keep Flame Wars Under Control, Respect Other People’s Privacy, Make Yourself Look Good Online, Be Aware of Your Audience