Using Net Etiquette Ms Sherman

Rules of Etiquette when using the Internet: 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: 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: 1. Remember the Human (Never forget that the person reading your mail or posting is, indeed a person, with feelings that can be hurt)

2. Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life. (Be ethical and don’t break the law)

3. Know where you are in cyberspace 3. Know where you are in cyberspace. (Netiquette varies from domain to domain, personal to professional, business to education…)

4. Respect other people’s time and bandwidth 4. Respect other people’s time and bandwidth. (Be brief , to the point, and considerate)

References: 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