Unit 1 Being Social Online Lesson 5 It

Unit 1: Being Social Online Lesson 5: It Goes Down in the DMs

Instant Messages Instant messages, also known as direct messages or chats, are a type of electronic communication that allows two or more participants to converse in real-time by typing messages to one another.

Netiquette — A customary code of good practices relating to electronic communications.

Basic Rules of Netiquette: Remember the Human • Never forget that on the other end of your keyboard is another human being. • If you wouldn’t be brave enough to say something to a person’s face, don’t write it electronically. • If you’re just joking about something, make it clear that you are joking. • Remember the golden rule: do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Basic Rules of Netiquette: Real Life Rules • Follow the same rules online that you follow in real life. • Be ethical – breaking the law is bad netiquette.

Basic Rules of Netiquette: Know Where You Are in Cyberspace • Know the rules wherever you are interacting with others. • Pay attention to what others are doing before you jump into action.

Basic Rules of Netiquette: Respect Other People’s Time and Space • Though what you are saying or doing may be really important to you, respect that others may not have the time in that moment to respond to you. • When in other people’s space, be respectful.

Basic Rules of Netiquette: Make Yourself Look Good Online • When you speak, know what you’re talking about. • It’s ok not to say anything sometimes. • Keep away from offensive language and behavior.

Basic Rules of Netiquette: Share Expert Knowledge • Don’t be afraid to share expert knowledge. It could help someone.

Basic Rules of Netiquette: Don’t Fan Flames • If people are already arguing, don’t join in or make things worse. • If someone is trying to push your buttons, ignore them.

Basic Rules of Netiquette: Respect Other’s Privacy • Don’t read other people’s private emails or messages.

Basic Rules of Netiquette: Don’t Abuse Power • If you are in a position of power, don’t use that power to do the wrong thing.

Basic Rules of Netiquette: Be Forgiving • Humans make mistakes. • You can overlook many mistakes. • If you do need to address a mistake, be kind about it.

Hashtags • A hashtag is a word or phrase preceded by a number sign or hash symbol; when you turn a word or phrase into a hashtag, it becomes a searchable link.

Forum • A forum is an online discussion site where users post questions and answers to create conversations. • They are also called discussion boards.

Personal vs Professional • Keep your personal page and professional page separate. • This will help you communicate the right information to the right audiences.

Overuse of Social Media • Too much social media can become addictive and it can take a negative toll on our emotional well-being.