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This video tutorial was brought to you by the Lower Columbia eLearning Department.
Your online courses are academic environments and therefore require a level of etiquette specific
to online environments.
Known as netiquette, please communicate accordingly be courteous and respectful always
use complete sentences, proper grammar and avoid using text speak.
Which are abbreviations common in texting and online chatting.
Such as LOL or OMG.
Remember a written message in all capital letters is viewed as shouting most people find
this offensive.
In addition one exclamation point is enough.
Choose your words carefully it is easy to sound harsh or even nasty when all the other person
sees is a typed message.
Humor and sarcasm is often difficult to convey in a message.
Remember your posts may be read by people from a variety of backgrounds and ages.
Be civil personal differences should be handled through email and with your instructors
assistance.
Not through posts displayed for everyone to see.
Be careful about posting late at night or any time you’re tired, sick, or having a terrible day.
You’re judgment may not be at its best.
Stay on topic write concisely and do not ramble.
Always remember to proofread and spell check before submitting a post.
Make sure you read all forum rules, guidelines, and instructions before posting.
When replying to a post summarizes what you think the other student means before mobilizing a response.
Don’t quote more from the previous forum than you have too.
Don’t make fun of someone else’s thoughts and options.
Respecting your classmates helps to ensure everyone can maximize the benefits of the
discussion forum.
Don’t immediately respond to a post in anger.
Responding to a post in anger can lead to classmate resentment.
Also other classmates might not be as incline to participate for fear of how others may respond.
Keep the discussion board friendly and on topic