What is Digital Netiquette?
"Internet Etiquette"
Etiquette in technology governs what conduct is socially acceptable in an online or digital situation. While etiquette is ingrained into our culture, etiquette in technology is a fairly recent concept. The rules of etiquette that apply when communicating over the Internet or social networks or devices are different from those applying when communicating in person or by audio (such as telephone) or videophone (such as Skyped Video). It is a social code of network communication. *Wikipedia, Digital Etiquette.
Communicating with others via the Internet without misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the mood of the message can be challenging, mainly because facial expressions and body language cannot be interpreted on cyberspace. Many times we read into messages that are sent to us via the internet and we wonder if the person was being rude, funny, short tempered or just normal. Many times we over think responses and that can cause conflict.
In order to avoid these kinds of miscommunication conflicts, we have a universal standard for online communications. By understanding and by using these guidelines, it will assist you in possibly miscommunicating a message another person. Virgina Shea is the author of a book entitled, Netiquette, and she was able to come up with a list of 10 core rules of Netiquette. Her list is below.
Communicating with others via the Internet without misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the mood of the message can be challenging, mainly because facial expressions and body language cannot be interpreted on cyberspace. Many times we read into messages that are sent to us via the internet and we wonder if the person was being rude, funny, short tempered or just normal. Many times we over think responses and that can cause conflict.
In order to avoid these kinds of miscommunication conflicts, we have a universal standard for online communications. By understanding and by using these guidelines, it will assist you in possibly miscommunicating a message another person. Virgina Shea is the author of a book entitled, Netiquette, and she was able to come up with a list of 10 core rules of Netiquette. Her list is below.
THE CORE RULES OF NETIQUETTEThe Core Rules of Netiquette are excerpted from the book Netiquette by Virginia Shea. Click on each rule for elaboration.
Cyber bullying Spreads Like A Virus
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose.*
*http://www.stopbullying.gov/what-is-bullying/index.html
*http://www.stopbullying.gov/what-is-bullying/index.html
Cyber Bullying & The Law
In December 2010, the U.S. Department of Education reviewed state laws and identified 11 key components common among many of those laws.
In this link you will see examples of 11 key components that will help you to better understand the laws associated to bullying. The laws cover many areas such as conduct on school campus, school sponsored events, school transportation, bullying using school technology as well any other activity that disrupts the school environment.
In this link you will see examples of 11 key components that will help you to better understand the laws associated to bullying. The laws cover many areas such as conduct on school campus, school sponsored events, school transportation, bullying using school technology as well any other activity that disrupts the school environment.
Bullying, Harassment, & Civil Rights
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Think Time: How Does Cyber bullying Affect You?
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Is Cyber bullying Illegal? (A Crime Punishable By Law?)
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What is Sexting?
Sexting (or "sex texting") is the sending or receiving of sexually explicit or sexually suggestive images, messages, or video via a cellphone or the Internet. Examples of sexting include sending: nude or nearly nude photos or "selfies".* kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/home/2011_sexting.html |
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Guidelines For Digital Etiquette
Just like in our classroom, all rules can be summed up into one, the Golden Rule. The Golden Rule is: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. In other words, don't do something to someone if you don't want the same thing done to you. If you follow this one rule, then there is never a need for more rules. Take a quiz to see if you know the rules to digital etiquette. Click on the Quiz.
Guidelines For Posting Personal Information on the Internet
The internet can be a fun but also it can be a dangerous world. There are so many websites that can guide you safety tips to help ensure that you will stay safe online. Here is one of the best websites and a list of tips that thy compiles.
Internet Safety Tips for Kids and TeensInternet Safety Tips for Kids and Teens
1. Spend time having fun with your parents online and helping them understand technology!
2. Never post your personal information, such as a cell phone number, home number, home address, or your location on any social networking site or through mobile apps like Snapchat or Instagram.
3. Never meet in person with anyone you first “met” on the internet. If someone asks to meet you, tell your parents or guardian right away. Some people may not be who they say they are.
4. Check with your parents before you post pictures of yourself or others online. Do not post inappropriate pictures of anyone.
5. Never respond to mean or rude texts, messages, and e-mails. Delete any unwanted messages. You may need to delete friends who continuously bother you or post things that are not appropriate.
6. NEVER share your password with anyone, including your best friend. The only people who should know your password are your parents or guardian.
7. If you wouldn’t say something to another person’s face, don’t text it or post it online.
8. Do not download or install software or anything on your computer or cell phone before checking with your parents or guardian.
9. Use the privacy settings of social networking sites.
10. If anything makes you feel uncomfortable online, while gaming or when using your cell phone, talk with your parents or guardian right away.
Source: Netwsmartz.org and safekids.com.
Internet Safety Tips for Kids and Teens:
http://www.nationalcac.org/prevention/internet-safety-kids.html
Social Project; Online Safety Guidelines for Teens: http://www.socialproject.com/onlinesafety.html
Internet Safety Tips for Kids and TeensInternet Safety Tips for Kids and Teens
1. Spend time having fun with your parents online and helping them understand technology!
2. Never post your personal information, such as a cell phone number, home number, home address, or your location on any social networking site or through mobile apps like Snapchat or Instagram.
3. Never meet in person with anyone you first “met” on the internet. If someone asks to meet you, tell your parents or guardian right away. Some people may not be who they say they are.
4. Check with your parents before you post pictures of yourself or others online. Do not post inappropriate pictures of anyone.
5. Never respond to mean or rude texts, messages, and e-mails. Delete any unwanted messages. You may need to delete friends who continuously bother you or post things that are not appropriate.
6. NEVER share your password with anyone, including your best friend. The only people who should know your password are your parents or guardian.
7. If you wouldn’t say something to another person’s face, don’t text it or post it online.
8. Do not download or install software or anything on your computer or cell phone before checking with your parents or guardian.
9. Use the privacy settings of social networking sites.
10. If anything makes you feel uncomfortable online, while gaming or when using your cell phone, talk with your parents or guardian right away.
Source: Netwsmartz.org and safekids.com.
Internet Safety Tips for Kids and Teens:
http://www.nationalcac.org/prevention/internet-safety-kids.html
Social Project; Online Safety Guidelines for Teens: http://www.socialproject.com/onlinesafety.html