CLASS EXPECTATIONS

FOR ONLINE COMMUNICATIO

NBy Erin C . Markus

EdTech 521

Fall 2009

WHAT IS ONLINE COMMUNICATION?

Online communication is when a person “talks” to other people using the

internet as a tool for communication. This may be between two people back and forth, or a large group of people at

one time.

WHAT CAN WE USE FOR ONLINE COMMUNICATION?Online communication tools may be: E-mail Instant Messaging Chat rooms Blogs Texting on phones or PDA’s Social Networking Sites (Facebook,

MySpace)

NETIQUETTE?What is Netiquette? It is not just a silly

word.Let’s break it down:

Net= NetworkEtiquette= proper ways to handle oneself

Net + Etiquette = Netiquette!

WHY WOULD WE USE NETIQUETTE?Do you sit properly at the dinner table?Do you shake hands with somebody new?When you speak to someone, do you

want them to understand your words and feelings?

Did you learn to say “please” and “thank you” as a child?

When you run into someone, do you say “excuse me?”

WHY DO WE USE NETIQUETTE?Did you answer “Yes” to all of the

previous questions?

If so, you have learned how to use “Etiquette” when in society.

Netiquette works the same way.

WHY DO WE USE NETIQUETTE?Just like using proper etiquette while

around others, it is equally important to use proper “netiquette” when operating in an online environment.

In the following slides, you will learn more about how Netiquette works and see some examples of good and bad Netiquette.

PLEASE DON’T YELL AT ME!!Just like in face-to-face communication, it

is possible to yell at someone using the internet.

In online communication, YELLING AT SOMEONE IS WHEN YOU WRITE IN ALL CAPITALS!!

PLEASE DON’T YELL AT ME!You can use capitals when emphasizing a

word.Example: I can’t believe you bought the

car AND the stereo all in one day. This would be YELLING:I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU BOUGHT THE CAR

AND THE STEREO ALL IN ONE DAY!

EMOTICONSWhat is an emoticon?

Emo= EmotionIcon= Computer generated symbol

Emotions + Icons = Emoticons

WHY WE USE EMOTICONSEmoticons can be used when having an

informal conversation with a person or group. Using emoticons tells the other readers how you are feeling while you are typing.

EXAMPLES OF EMOTICONSSome Emoticons can be computer

generated.

EXAMPLES OF EMOTICONSSome Emoticons you can generate

yourself.

:) Happy :P Tongue out:( Sad <3 Love;) Wink :O Shock:D Big Grin :/ Annoyed

ACRONYMSAcronyms are capital letters put together

to represent a longer phrase. Acronyms are used in many different forms of communication, some informal and some formal. It is important to learn the difference between formal and informal use of acronyms.

FORMAL ACRONYMSFormal acronyms are generally used in

work, medical, or school settings to represent names of places, procedures, or products.

Examples:RNLT: Report no later thanEOD: End of DayASAP: As soon as PossibleNYC: New York City

INFORMAL ACRONYMSInformal acronyms are most commonly

seen in online communication for fun and not related to official circumstances.

Examples:LOL: Laugh Out LoudROFL: Rolling On Floor LaughingTTYL: Talk To You LaterOMG: Oh, My Goodness!

EMOTICON AND ACRONYM USAGE

Okay Not Okay

E-mail between friends Online chat rooms for

fun Texting between friends Instant Messaging

between friends Informal conversations

between group members in a class

Informal conversation with classmates or teachers

In an official assignment that must be turned in

When communicating an important issue with your teacher or administrators

When having a group conversation that will be submitted for grading

When your entire group agrees the time is not right for using these (serious talk)

WATCH WHAT YOU SAY!When you are talking in an online

conversation, you need to be careful about how you word things and what you say. It is very easy to mis-understand others words because you may not understand their feelings at the time.

Tip: Read the sentence back to yourself, if it does not sound polite to you, then it definitely will not to the reader on the other end.

WHEN WORKING IN A GROUP…1. Do not dominate the conversation2. Keep conversation open-ended so others

can input their opinions3. Do not be quick to judge others

comments, ask them questions if you are confused

4. Make sure everybody is included in the conversations and reference other’s statements in your own

5. Use proper formal and informal Netiquette and know when to differentiate the two

NETIQUETTE + LEARNING = FUN

When the rules of Netiquette and online communication are followed, learning can be a fun experience. Enjoy using the technology of today, but remember these important tips.