Netiquette and Civility in the online classroom

1. REFERENCES

1.1. http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/college-life/netiquette-guidelines-every-online-student-needs-to-know/

1.2. http://jolt.merlot.org/vol6no1/mintu-wimsatt_0310.htm

1.3. http://carleton.ca/edc/wp-content/uploads/Netiquette.pdf

1.4. http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html

2. CONCLUSION

2.1. Summary of my research is touching on important tips and topics discussed about netiquette in the online classroom and what was learned from doing so.

3. THESIS

3.1. Contrary to popular belief, the online learning environment is engaging and interactive. With that in mind, there are rules in order for the experience to be successful and that is the use of netiquette. What is netiquette and how is it applied in the online learning environment? In today's society social interaction online is common place, including online learning. Although students are not sitting next to each other in the same room, there are still rules that apply in order for the experience to be pleasant and rewarding for everyone.

4. THINGS TO AVOID

4.1. Using all Caps, Initiating Conflict

4.1.1. Avoid Conflict

4.2. Using slang terms and or profanity, using inappropriate materials for discussion or assignments

4.3. Sarcasm, emojis or clipart (unless instructed too), unwarranted negative comments or feedback

5. TIPS FOR SUCCESS

5.1. Proper grammar, positive but constructive feeback or comments

5.2. Be kind and patient, engage in opposing discussion (not conflict)

5.3. Apply same standards as actual classroom, follow guidelines set forth by learning institution attending