Digital Etiquette
What is Digital Etiquette?
It is the electronic standards of conduct or procedure. The proper rules of behavior while using technology devices.
Essential Questions:
Are students aware of others when they use technology?
Do students realize how their use of technology affects others?
Examples of In appropriate Digital Etiquette:
-Students use cell phones to text in class on topics that are not class related.
-Students communicate on a social networking site without knowing the rules or responsibilities.
Examples of appropriate Digital Etiquette:
-Students work with their teachers to understand what information can be shared from their cell phones or netbooks and when it is appropriate to do so.
-When communicating in a chat room, users learn the rules of the group before becoming involved in the conversation.
-Students use cell phones to text in class on topics that are not class related.
-Students communicate on a social networking site without knowing the rules or responsibilities.
Examples of appropriate Digital Etiquette:
-Students work with their teachers to understand what information can be shared from their cell phones or netbooks and when it is appropriate to do so.
-When communicating in a chat room, users learn the rules of the group before becoming involved in the conversation.
5 Things to Teach Your Child About Digital Etiquette:
1) Treat others how you want to be treated.
Almost everyone is familiar with the golden rule. But sometimes kids need to be reminded about good manners, even online. Make sure they know that it is always best to discuss sensitive or potentially volatile issues with the person directly rather than posting something online or sending a hurtful e-mail.
2) Keep your messages and posts positive and truthful.
Encourage kids to censor their messages and posts to be sure they are not being sarcastic, negative or rude. They also should avoid posting anything that is not true such as rumors or gossip. Kids also should know what cyberbullying is and that they should never engage in that kind of behavior.
3) Double-check your messages before you hit send.
Teaching kids to slow down and think about their posts, comments and e-mails before they send it. They need to realize that once they press send, there is no way to take back their words. Encourage them to read their messages again to see if they misinterpreted or if they come off sarcastic.
Kids also need to realize that being funny online is a very hard thing to accomplish. The person on the other end cannot see their facial expressions or hear the tone of voice. Sometimes a message that is meant to be funny does not come off that way at all.
4) Keep your friends secrets.
Today’s world is saturated with photos, texts and videos that can be posted, copied forwarded, downloaded and altered in matter of minutes. Encourages your kids to ask themselves how they would feel if one of their most embarrassing moments was put on display for the world to see.
5) Avoid digital drama.
Instant messaging, texting and posting comments online are all in the moment communication. This is part of the attraction for kids because it keeps them connected to friends when they can’t be there in person. But learning to exit the conversation when things are getting rude or mean is crucial.
1) Treat others how you want to be treated.
Almost everyone is familiar with the golden rule. But sometimes kids need to be reminded about good manners, even online. Make sure they know that it is always best to discuss sensitive or potentially volatile issues with the person directly rather than posting something online or sending a hurtful e-mail.
2) Keep your messages and posts positive and truthful.
Encourage kids to censor their messages and posts to be sure they are not being sarcastic, negative or rude. They also should avoid posting anything that is not true such as rumors or gossip. Kids also should know what cyberbullying is and that they should never engage in that kind of behavior.
3) Double-check your messages before you hit send.
Teaching kids to slow down and think about their posts, comments and e-mails before they send it. They need to realize that once they press send, there is no way to take back their words. Encourage them to read their messages again to see if they misinterpreted or if they come off sarcastic.
Kids also need to realize that being funny online is a very hard thing to accomplish. The person on the other end cannot see their facial expressions or hear the tone of voice. Sometimes a message that is meant to be funny does not come off that way at all.
4) Keep your friends secrets.
Today’s world is saturated with photos, texts and videos that can be posted, copied forwarded, downloaded and altered in matter of minutes. Encourages your kids to ask themselves how they would feel if one of their most embarrassing moments was put on display for the world to see.
5) Avoid digital drama.
Instant messaging, texting and posting comments online are all in the moment communication. This is part of the attraction for kids because it keeps them connected to friends when they can’t be there in person. But learning to exit the conversation when things are getting rude or mean is crucial.
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