Using Net Etiquette Ms Sherman Rules of Etiquette
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Using Net Etiquette Ms Sherman
Rules of Etiquette when using the Internet: n The internet is a lot faster then using the old method of mailing letters. Some ways that you can use the internet in order to communicate are: • • • E-mails Chat Instant message E-pals Discussion boards And video conferencing.
Here are some things to keep in mind when you are communicating using the internet: n n n Begin your letters with name, an address, a date, a topic, a salutation, a knowledge of the reader, a clear note, expectations, and a closing. Writing an email or letter using the internet is just like sending a letter using the Post Mail. Remember to avoid slang words and incomplete sentences. E-mails should be written like a formal letter. Be aware of your audience.
Here are come core rules of etiquette to use when online: n 1. Remember the Human (Never forget that the person reading your mail or posting is, indeed a person, with feelings that can be hurt)
n 2. Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life. (Be ethical and don’t break the law)
n 3. Know where you are in cyberspace. (Netiquette varies from domain to domain, personal to professional, business to education…)
n 4. Respect other people’s time and bandwidth. (Be brief , to the point, and considerate)
References: n n Virginia Shea, 1994, 2000, online at http: //www. albion. com/netiquette) Carroll A. Jeri, Witherspoon L. Tonya. Linking Technology and Curriculum: Integrating the ISTE NETS Standards into Teaching and Learning. Second edition, Person Education Inc. 2002