{"id":1792,"date":"2016-05-13T08:45:28","date_gmt":"2016-05-13T12:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/instructionalresourcesdev-v4\/?page_id=1792"},"modified":"2024-07-16T13:51:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T17:21:33","slug":"netiquette-syllabus-example","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/instructionalresources\/netiquette-syllabus-example\/","title":{"rendered":"Netiquette Syllabus Example"},"content":{"rendered":"

What should I say about netiquette in my syllabus?<\/h2>\n

Netiquette is network etiquette; a set of rules that encourages appropriate and courteous online behavior. These rules can vary depending on the environment (informal\/formal), people (familiar\/unfamiliar with each other), activity, and type of technology used.<\/p>\n

Why Do We Require Netiquette Rules?<\/h3>\n

Learning to communicate effectively is important in any learning environment. However, listening and respectfully responding to what others have to say is especially <\/em>important in the online environment. Netiquette rules have emerged to help facilitate online interactions where there is an absence of visual and auditory cues that can often be sources of misunderstandings.<\/p>\n

Why Are They Important?<\/h3>\n

These rules are important as they can improve soft communication skills, prevent miscommunications, and help you to understand what is socially acceptable when working and collaborating online. Netiquette rules encourage social interactions, community building, and trust. They help promote a safe, engaging, respectful, and collaborative environment where diversity of opinion is valued.<\/p>\n

What is Expected in This Course?<\/h3>\n

It is expected that discourse will be respectful and model the highest standards of professional dialogue. This does not mean that you cannot present opposing viewpoints. In fact, you are encouraged to challenge each other\u2019s ideas and promote stimulating discussions. However, unprofessional and inappropriate comments (unnecessary flaming and flame wars), as in the regular classroom, are to be avoided online. Any posting that does not appear to adhere to professional standards will be removed. In such a case, it will be the responsibility of the student to provide a replacement posting to meet course requirements.<\/p>\n

Where Do I Find Netiquette Rules?<\/h3>\n

If unsure of netiquette rules, please refer to Fundamental Netiquette Rules<\/a> (adapted from Virginia Shea\u2019s Core Rules of Netiquette <\/em>and other work, located on the Netiquette Homepage<\/a>). <\/em>Additional resources are readily available for review online.<\/p>\n

Remember, online communications can often be a source of misunderstandings. For example, THE USE OF ALL CAPS CAN MAKE IT LOOK LIKE YOU ARE SHOUTING and should be avoided, as it is considered rude. The judicious use of emoticons<\/a> is encouraged to help display tone or emotion that is difficult to discern online.<\/p>\n

Please be polite and try to make all communications clear. Thanks! :-)<\/code><\/p>\n

Netiquette Examples: Rules, Actions, and Feedback<\/h2>\n

Instructions:<\/strong> Read the following 10 student examples. Identify the student action that breaks the Netiquette rule. Click on the Show\/Hide button to check your answers and access instructor action and feedback.<\/p>\n

Student Example 1<\/h3>\n

Subject: Brightspace Internal Email (Mock up)<\/p>\n