What is Netiquette?
A play on the term "etiquette", netiquette is the term used to describe what is acceptable and polite online behavior. (Christensson, 2006) In an ever-changing, technology centered world, it is more important than ever that we educate ourselves and others on appropriate etiquette for the internet. Good netiquette should be used in e-mails, on message boards, social media, and other various technological communication involving the internet.
Core Rules of Netiquette
According to Shea (1994), the core rules of netiquette are:
According to Shea (1994), the core rules of netiquette are:
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Below are two great video resources that can be used to educate yourself or others about netiquette.
Netiquette via YouTube.com
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Core Rules of Netiquette via YouTube.com
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Resources On The Topic of Netiquette
LEARN THE NET: Lesson Plan- Netiquette: http://www.learnthenet.com/lesson-plans/netiquette/
Netiquette for Teens: http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/weltys/502/netiquette.html
Establishing An Internet Classroom-Netiquette, Using the Internet, Teacher Resources, Marketing Education:
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/marketingeducation/teacher_resources/netiquette.php
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/marketingeducation/teacher_resources/netiquette.php
Cyberbullying
End Cyberbullying via YouTube.com
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According to DoSomething.org:
Nearly 43% of kids have been bullied online. 70% of students report seeing frequent online bullying. Bullying victims are 2 to 9 times more likely to commit suicide. Only 1 in 10 victims will inform a parent or adult of their abuse.
Girls are twice as likely as boys to be victims of cyber bullying. Cells phones are the most common medium for cyberbullying. |