The European Commission's support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. [Project Number: 2021-1-CZ01-KA220-ADU-000035241] What is netiquette? Netiquette is a combined word from the words “net” and “etiquette”. Thus, netiquette describes the rules of conduct for respectful and appropriate communication on the internet. Netiquette is common referred to as etiquette for the internet. The digital age has brought new dimensions to our life, in which netiquette has (or should) become the new etiquette. Netiquette entails non-technical skills, and it is highly interconnected with the 21st century skills listed in the next table1. Netiquette is beyond mere civility when communicating with others and involves key ethical elements, as well as it is highly affected by contextual, cultural and generational factors. The significance of netiquette in nowadays derives from the pervasiveness and impact of the digital technologies, which are a powerful driving force behind deep transformations in the way we communicate and collaborate with others, learn and work, think and behave. Our increasingly digital societies face several challenging issues. One of these issues is precisely the digital divide, which entails the risk of exclusion of disadvantaged groups, namely low-skilled adults and adult learners. Netiquette is also critical to address other significant societal challenges. Online disinformation, fake-news and online hate speech constitute real threats to core European democratic values, which can be tackled by fostering the capacity to engage positively, critically and responsibly with digital technologies. Whilst most initiatives at national, regional and European levels aim at raising children and youngster’s awareness regarding netiquette, so far, this topic has not been central beyond compulsory education, specifically in the Adult Education sector. In most European member states, the relevance of netiquette to foster low skilled adults personal and professional advancement, their critical thinking skills and active 1 Adapted from https://www.aeseducation.com/blog/what-are-21st-century-skills learning skills critical thinking creativity collaboration communication literacy skills information media technology life skills flexibility leadership initiative productivity social skills
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