Netiquette and civility in the online classroom

1. Paragraph 2; Communication

1.1. Attitude

1.1.1. Often times your attitude when writing an online post is transparent to the reader.

1.2. Lauguage

1.2.1. Proper use of lauguage is super import and one must consider the audiance in which the writing will be recived.

1.3. Effectivness

1.3.1. When youing the proper attitude and luaguage directly influence the effectivness of ones work.

2. References

2.1. http://www.onlinecollegecourses.com/2012/05/03/how-to-ensure-civility-in-the-online-classroom/

2.2. http://www.brighthub.com/education/online-learning/articles/26946.aspx

2.3. http://teaching.colostate.edu/tips/tip.cfm?tipid=128

2.4. http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/07/13/being-a-gentleman-in-the-age-of-the-internet-6-ways-to-bring-civility-online/

3. Paragraph 1; Definitions

3.1. Netiquette

3.1.1. Online etiquette

3.1.2. Definition -the rules of etiquette that apply when communicating over computer networks, especially the Internet. Dictionary.com

3.2. Civility

3.2.1. Politeness

3.2.2. Definition - courtesy; politeness. Dictionary.com

4. Paragraph 3; Pitfalls

4.1. Establishment of rapport

4.1.1. Often time we forgent the importance of establishing rapport in the online enviroment

4.2. etiquette

4.2.1. We can not forget proper etiquette when addressing the reader as they me easily turned off without it.

4.3. Submitting without review

4.3.1. Sometimes we are in such a hurry to complete ourur assignment, we do not take the time for a thourough review.

5. Introduction

5.1. Today's online classroom should be a relatively neutral environment. This however vastly depends on the netiquette and civility of the students enrolled. As there is ZERO direct contact or vocal communication; students can quickly become disengaged due to the perceived attitude, language, and effectiveness of their classmates written communication. As an online student we must learn and utilize netiquette and civility at all time while completing our education.

6. Conclusion

6.1. As you can now see, by properly utilizing netiquette and civility in the online classroom, we can maintain a neutral environment for all involved. Adhering to rules of communication will allow the student to present his or her views without being perceived as being impolite. if all students in the online classroom have proper netiquette and civility, the learning experience for all should be enhanced.