Wiki Page, Learning Canvas: Netiquette Guidelines

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Netiquette

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Student Handbook

Review the student handbook for students’ rights and responsibilities. The material posted below is a helpful guideline for posting in online discussions.

http://www.lakelandcollege.edu/ss/ar/studenthandbook/index.cfm

What is considered good behavior online?

Communicating online is now a big part of our everyday lives. It is important to understand customary rules of online etiquette commonly referred to as Netiquette. Netiquette can be summarized by three simple rules:

Remember that there is a human being on the other end of your communication

Treat that human being with respect

Do not transmit any message that you wouldn’t be willing to communicate face to face.

Here are some Student Guidelines for the class:

Do not dominate any discussion.

Do not use offensive language.

Never make fun of someone’s ability to read or write.

Use simple English.

Use correct spelling and grammar.

Share tips with other students.

Keep an “open-mind” and be willing to express even your minority opinion.

Be aware of the College’s Academic Honesty Policy.

Think before you push the “Send” button.

Do not hesitate to ask for feedback.

When in doubt, always check with your instructor for clarification.

Mintu-Wimsatt, A., Kernek, C., & Lozada, H. R. (2010). JOLT - Journal of Online Learning and Teaching. MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, Vol. 6, No. 1(March 2010). Retrieved from http://jolt.merlot.org/vol6no1/mintu-wimsatt_0310.htm

Additional Netiquette Resources

Online Etiquette - via University of Wisconsin