Online Etiquette Q&A
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What is Online Etiquette?
Online Etiquette is about showing honesty and respect toward others.
How do you demonstrate online ethical behavior?Privacy: Respecting the privacy of others online.Self-Expression and Identity: Presenting yourself in an honest and genuine way in the online world.Connected Culture: Treating others in a kind and respectful manner, and avoiding cyberbullying.Respecting Creative Work: Giving credit to others and/or asking their permission when you use their work as part of your own.What are some ways to behave ethically?- Protecting your privacy and respecting that of others
- Presenting yourself and sensibly and appropriately
- Treating others with respect and kindness
- Getting credit for your work and citing that of others
What are some examples of unethical online behavior?
- Sharing embarrassing information about someone in an online forum
- Creating a profile with false information and tricking people with it
- Posting a cruel remark about someone on a social network
- Using the work of someone else in a mash-up without citing it
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Helpful Files
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Easy Tips for Social Media Etiquette
This graphic is a great reminder about what, and what not, to do on social media.
Helpful Links
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Email Rules
This link outlines some of the more common, but often forgotten, rules of email. -
BrainPop's Digital Etiquette Page
This page has a great kid-friendly movie and resources for parents and teachers.