Transcript Online Learning and Communication

Online Learning and
Communication
General Guidelines
Mr. Widdes
What is Netiquette?
Netiquette means internet etiquette. It
applies to all forms of online
communication including:
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Chat Rooms
Email
Message Boards
Online Assignments
There are many ways to express yourself in
an online environment; how you choose to
do so often depends upon the type of
communication you are engaging in.
Emoticons
 Emoticons are used to show facial
emotions online. They may include:
 Smiley's , =)
 Frowns and angry faces , :-o
 Indifference :-I
 Emoticons can be used to effectively
convey emotions that are difficult to
describe with text.
Acronyms
 Acronyms can save time when
communicating online. Some common
acronyms include:
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2L8 Too late
BTDT Been there, done that
FITB Fill in the blanks
HHSF Ha-ha, so funny
L8R Later
OMG Oh my gosh
VBG: Very big grin
WTG Way to go!
Chat
 Chat rooms allow for instant
communication with classmates. They
are used for online class discussions
as well as social communication.
 Chatting is fun and fast paced. Feel
free to use school appropriate
internet lingo. Emoticons and
acronyms encouraged!
Discussion Boards
Message boards are used to discus topics.
They are not a live form of communication,
however they are public; classmates can
read your responses! Guidelines:
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Please stay focused on the assigned topic.
Use proper grammar and spelling
Avoid internet slang, acronyms
Emoticons may be used sparingly
Treat your message board responses as written
assignments
General Discussion Board Dos and
Don'ts
What to do:
What NOT to do:
Show that you have listened to your group
members by commenting on all members’
postings.
Comment only on the post before yours.
Ask questions as well as make statements.
Make last minute posts that show little effort and
insight.
Examine various perspectives and interpretations
with an open mind.
Use combative language to prove your point.
Refer to the text by citing specific passages or
quotes to support a point of view.
Speak in general terms and not include data or
evidence.
Address others respectfully by agreeing /
disagreeing constructively.
Write in text speak or shorthand language.
Address others using their names.
Construct posts using complete sentences and
proper grammar.
*adapted from Adams-Labore
Email
 Email can be used to communicate
privately with one or more
classmates.
 You are encouraged to use proper
grammar and spelling.
 Email is a common form of
communication in the world today. By
developing good habits now you are
preparing yourself for the future.
Assignments
 An online assignment is an electronic
document or presentation that is
linked to a discussion board or
uploaded to a server.
 Treat online assignments no
differently from the work you would
submit in a brick and mortar
classroom.
Academic Integrity
 Plagiarism is cheating and stealing.
 You must site any work or words you
submit that is not your own.
 All school handbook rules will be
followed.
Communicating with Teacher
 The best way to communicate with
me privately is email.
 Communication with your instructor is
often different than communication
with peers. Please be careful to show
the same respect that you would if
communicating in person.
Be Safe!
 In an online environment you are
always better off safe than sorry.
 Remember, anything you do online is
public. This includes chat, message
boards, posted assignments, and
email.
 Always know your audience and be
cautiously respectful and polite.