Digital Citizenship- Netiquette

Online etiquette is about more than asking that troll to please pass the mousepad! Learn the do’s and don’ts of netiquette, and how to create respectful emails, IMs, and blogs.

Netiquette becomes a key part of education.

This is a resource for parents and teachers guiding students through responsible, safe, and constructive use of online media, spaces, and interaction.

What is Netiquette? Netiquette is a term created to describe proper etiquette on the Internet. Etiquette is a system of rules and conventions for social and professional behavior. When you look at a system of rules for appropriate behavior on the Inter"net", you have Netiquette. These rules are basically the do's and don't's of online communication.Why is Netiquette Important? It's necessary to understand the differences between online and face-to-face communication in order to fully appreciate the importance of Netiquette. When blogging or chatting with someone online, it's easy to forget that the words you are seeing actually come from a person like you and me and not just a computer screen. It's easy to misinterpret what is said because you don't hear the other person speaking the words. It's easy to lash out and say the first thing that comes to mind as long as it's to a computer screen and not a person. The problem with all of this is that you are judged by your words. Once you post your words, they are out there in cyberspace for the world to see. Sure you can try to edit the post, but the words are there and they can come back to haunt you. It's important to understand Netiquette so you don't fall victim to these mistakes.What is Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is exactly what it sounds like. Cyberbullying occurs when a student(s) torment, threaten, harass, humiliate, embarrass, or target another student on the Internet, through interactive and digital technology, or through the use of cell phones. It can be done directly through words/messages on social networking sites like Myspace, it can be done through pictures, blogs, online interactive games, etc. Cyberbullying can also be done by using others to bully without the accomplice's knowledge. For example, a bully can send messages to a student's parents that appear to come from a teacher that imply the student is not doing his/her work or got in trouble at school. In turn, the parents will punish their child and without even knowing, the parents have become an accomplice to cyberbullying. It's extremely important to help stop cyberbullying if you know it is occurring. 

...it is very important to understand some common rules for good online etiquette. This ensures that the message you intend to convey is received correctly.

Title: Mindful Messaging
Author: Common Sense Media
Source: YouTube

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Learner Description: The rules suggested on this Web page are intended for young learners. This applies to students using the Internet for educational or personal purposes. So, What is Netiquette? Netiquette is all about etiquette on the Internet. Network + etiquette = netiquette. Clever!

Educators offer guidelines for promoting good online behavior.