○ Remember the human behind the computer screen. Keep in mind that each message is from a person with thoughts and feelings much like your own (Shea, 2004). ○ It is appropriate to disagree with a peer’s response, but do so in a professional manner (Sull, 2014). ○ Follow the same standards of behaviour that you subscribe to offline. Although it may seem like one can get away with more online, a lower standard of ethics is not acceptable (Shea, 2004). Keep in mind that all online communication is documented and therefore permanent. ○ Consider drafting your response in a Word document before pasting it into the actual Discussion Board. ○ Try to stay calm and do not allow yourself to be easily offended. If you feel the need to send an angry message, take a break. If you write the message out, do not send it immediately. Save it. Then, look at it later and try to rewrite it using a milder tone. ○ When drafting an email, avoid putting the recipient’s email address in the “To” field in case you accidentally hit “Send” before the draft is complete. ○ Always read over your post before clicking “Submit” (Sull, 2014)”. Also, examples of Netiquette breaches could be included in the site and can be used as guidelines or rules https://teaching-resources.delta.ncsu.edu/netiquette/ Recommendations Being a good digital citizen means using technology and the internet in a safe and respectful way; taking steps to protect ourselves while online; respecting and being kind to others online; and knowing our limits and boundaries to protect our privacy.
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