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Examples Of Good Netiquette - Cybersmile

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Good netiquette is important for anybody that uses the internet or social media. Use our guide to good netiquette to keep things positive online.

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                                                                                                                                              Final reflections

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                                                                                                                                                     Our lesson plans

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2. Notice any bias, whether it be media or audience.

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1. When regarding journalism, know the difference between news and opinion.

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                                                                                                                                                What is News literacy?

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4. The internet has a lot of information, its the information highway! Make sure to always respect peoples privacy. Do not share others personal information unless explicitly given permission!

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3. Make sure that when using the internet, you're using appropriate language. Don't use offensive language!

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2. Do not spam others with unsolicited emails or messages!

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1. When it comes to the internet, you have a lot of responsibility. You need to make sure that you're always practicing good sportsmanship when playing any online game or applications! Don't forget that there is a human behind the screen. Be kind!

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                                                                                                                                                        What is Netiquette? 

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To teach my class about news literacy I would start with a class discussion on believing things read on the internet or social media. I would ask if anyone has ever heard to not believe everything they read online. Then I would show some articles from the internet that are obviously not factual and make sure everyone understood why.  We would discuss what news literacy is. Then I could have my students break up into groups and discuss why news literacy is important. After that I would have my students test what they learned by playing a game. I would have printed many different articles from the internet, some being trustworthy articles and others not. I would have the students try and decide which ones were good and which ones were not.

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Teaching students about practicing good netiquette skills and about news literacy is super important especially in today' s society with technology advancing and social media becoming more and more prominent. Before doing this project, it never crossed my mind that I need to teach my future students about behaving correctly when online and how to determine whether or not an article or website is trustworthy or not. I now realize how important it actually is and I plan on making sure my future classes are all well informed about the topic.

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I never knew that good online behavior had a name. I also never thought about how important it would be to teach in a classroom. The internet is a prominent source in childhood and in order to assure that they're being safe while exploring the internet, teaching netiquette would be extremely valuable. Thinking about my future as a teacher, I was not considering teaching about online behavior. Now, I know I will be. While doing my own research on things like the news and different opinions and viewpoints, I make sure to be looking at credible sources and I think thats one of the most important aspects of research. I will make sure to provide my students with the tools the determine whether an article is bias or false. It's critical when conducting any type of research. In my classroom, whether technology is incorporated or not, I will be teaching about netiquette and news literacy.

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          Ms. Racioppi's lesson on Netiquette for Elementary School students

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          Ms. Racioppi's lesson on Netiquette for Elementary School students

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When teaching netiquette, I would first explain why it is so important. Comparing it to etiquette and manners may be a way for students to grasp the concept. I would show some videos on cyberbullying and how it can affect someone. I would also try to make it fun. If children feel like they're being lectured, they sometimes decide not to listen, so making the lesson interactive would be the best chance at keeping a child interested. I would allow the children to go on a computer and explore this website, which has information about netiquette, but also games and interactive play!

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The importance of News Literacy ~ Ms. Knecht

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The importance of News Literacy ~ Ms. Knecht

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In today's society children have instant access to the media and an immediate connection to major news networks through the internet. It is important for children to learn how to decipher what is fact from what is opinion or just made up. Many of the things posted online have a clever one line title that is catchy and grabs the attention of the reader. Majority of the time this title is spreading false rumors and giving readers the wrong idea. It is important for children to be able to determine what to trust and believe and what to not.

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The importance of netiquette ~ Ms. Knecht

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The importance of netiquette ~ Ms. Knecht

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It is crucial to discuss netiquette and teach about it. As technology advances, children are going on the internet at a much younger age. They need to know about practicing good netiquette so they can remain safe and respectful to others.

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In the digital age, the majority of information comes from the internet. Younger and younger. children are using the internet for their facts and news. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, are all different ways kids are getting news. It's important to know what is true and what is false. Fact checking and finding credible sources is critical to using the internet for information.

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"News literacy is the acquisition of 21st-century, critical-thinking skills for analyzing and judging the reliability of news and information, differentiating among facts, opinions and assertions in the media we consume, create and distribute. It can be taught most effectively in cross-curricular, inquiry-based formats at all grade levels. It is a necessary component for literacy in contemporary society."

These six principles are to guide producers and consumers of news and information.
1. Free expression is the foundation - the cornerstone - of democracy

The First Amendment is based upon the conviction that all human beings have inalienable rights. The foundation of journalism is the professionals' understanding of their obligation to accurately, thoroughly and completely inform their communities, so people may become more effective and active citizens. This notion of civic responsibility will empower communities to make enlightened decisions, to express their disagreements and to seek common ground.

When ideas are allowed to flourish, it is the public's responsibility to determine what ideas and concepts to accept and which to embrace, to question or to reject. The First Amendment is based on the premise that people who can freely share information (especially about their government) will be informed and able to make sound choices about what leaders to elect, to take responsibility for the welfare of their communities and to respect the rights of people with different viewpoints and beliefs.

2. Discerning fact from opinion is a basic skill - and obligation

Journalists must clearly separate and label fact from opinion in their reporting of information to communities and they should make concerted efforts to ensure that citizens know how to tell the difference. This includes news and news analysis, the news organizations' and individuals' opinions (columns, commentary, editorials, letters to the editor), advertising, advocacy ads and advocacy reporting.

The public must make it a priority to learn the difference between fact and opinion and make it a skill to help others in their communities know the difference. Individuals must wield the right to challenge what communicators claim is fact and what is opinion. People must demand transparency and credibility of information. Readers and viewers must look at information beyond their circle of comfort so they obtain complete and thorough data before acting. These obligations include evaluating what they receive and verifying what they develop on their own.

3. When the process of gathering and reporting is transparent, news and information are more meaningful, trusted and credible.

Journalists must present information free of bias and agendas. They should clearly identify issues or limitations on that information, including reporting that the information might be incomplete or from questionable sources. Journalistic independence is essential to this process.

Readers and viewers must understand a source's agendas, motivations and backgrounds so they can make full use of that information, assessing what is true. They need to insist on independent journalists, professionals free of outside obligation and limitation, so they can trust the information they receive. They need to hold media accountable for the quality of information delivered. If members of the public are news sources, they must identify their biases and be transparent in their actions.

4. Effective communication of news and information requires synthesis of multiple sources into meaningful context and comprehension of its impact

Journalists must make sense of information, using the most credible and reliable resources, so audiences can make meaningful use of it, in context, with a minimum need for clarification. In short, journalists must get it right. And it must be presented in a relevant, engaging manner without sensationalism, speculation and bias.

Citizens must take responsibility to make every effort to understand information received, including asking questions and pursuing their own versions of it. They must demand credible and reliable information sources, not infotainment based on information that is not right. And they must be taught the importance of seeking information of consequence.

5. Information requires verification to be effective

Journalists must find the best resources and substantiate what they say. They should present information in coherent ways as well as keep it clear, meaningful and relevant. The purpose of news is not diversion but the sharing of usable and reliable information in an engaging and relevant way. Journalists must question sources without advocacy or disengagement. Journalists' roles can be called "engaged independence."

Individuals must expect that the information they receive is accurate, thorough and reliably sourced and that the media delivering this information is responsible and credible. Communities must not accept information without critical thought and analysis, including comparison and evaluation. In evaluating such information, they should be involved, skeptical and challenging, in what they act on.

6. Information in today's society must empower forums to give voice to citizens and to monitor the free flow of information

Journalists must reflect their communities, but, when the need arises, they must first be able to challenge a community's values and preconceptions to maintain the free and accurate flow of information. Journalists must report information from all stakeholders, especially from those who might not otherwise have a chance to be heard, by creating a forum that adheres to journalistic principles. Journalists are the "watchdog" for society. They can bring about change by being journalistically responsible as well as by offering voice to those traditionally unheard.

Individuals should expect to have a forum to air their views. That forum must also involve the responsibility to listen to the views of others. Individuals can join journalists in the "watchdog" function not only of society but also of the media, and can also provide the important function of giving voice to those traditionally underserved.

From the Radio Television Digital News Association Foundation through a grant from Robert R. McCormick Foundation. Special thanks to Carol Knopes, Developed by Candace Perkins Bowen, John Bowen, Wally Dean and Carol Lange.

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"News literacy is the acquisition of 21st-century, critical-thinking skills for analyzing and judging the reliability of news and information, differentiating among facts, opinions and assertions in the media we consume, create and distribute. It can be taught most effectively in cross-curricular, inquiry-based formats at all grade levels.

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N ews Literacy is a curriculum developed at Stony Brook University in New York over the past decade. It is designed to help students develop critical thinking skills in order to judge the reliability and credibility of information, whether it comes via print, television or the Internet. This is a particularly important skill in the Digital Age, as everyone struggles to deal with information overload and the difficulty in determining the authenticity of reports. In the Stony Brook model, students are taught to evaluate information primarily by analyzing news as well as new forms of information that are often mistaken for journalism.
The Digital Age poses four information literacy challenges for civil society:

1. The overwhelming amount of information that floods over us each day makes it difficult to sort out reliable from fabricated information.

2. New technologies to create and widely share information make it possible to spread misinformation that looks like it's from an authoritative source.

3. The conflict between speed and accuracy has escalated. We all want information as quickly as possible, but accelerating the distribution of information in the Digital Era has also increased the chances that the information will be wrong.

4. The Internet and Social Media make it much easier to select only the information that supports our preexisting beliefs, reinforcing rather than challenging them.

These challenges have created the demand for a new kind of literacy-a literacy that empowers news consumers to determine whether information is reliable and then act on it. A healthy civil society can exist only if the public is well-informed. If people can be easily led to believe rumors or gossip, the consequences can be dangerous.

The Gutenberg printing press launched a communications revolution that altered power relationships around the world. But Gutenberg's revolution and subsequent communications advances like radio and television still largely left the power to publish in the hands of corporations, interest groups, governments and wealthy individuals.

This latest communications revolution has transformed society anew, for it has made it possible for everyone with access to a computer or a smartphone to publish information. It is a positive development that the public is now able to share their knowledge with others, but as Uncle Ben told Peter Parker in Spider-man, "With great power, comes great responsibility." A significant goal of our course is to persuade our students that they have a role to play in the quality of information on the Internet and Social Media.

The News Literacy Stony Brook model uses heavily illustrated lectures followed by hands-on exercises to help students understand how journalism works and why information is such a powerful force for good and ill in modern societies. The goal is for them to build critical thinking skills:

Recognize the difference between journalism and other kinds of information and between journalists and other information purveyors;

In the context of journalism, recognize the difference between news and opinion;

In the context of news stories, analyze the difference between assertion and verification and between evidence and inference;

Evaluate and deconstruct news reports across all news media platforms, based on the quality of evidence presented and the reliability of sources;

Distinguish between news media bias and audience bias.

Underlying these skills, the course presents and reinforces four key concepts:

1. Appreciation of the power of reliable information and the importance of a free flow of information in a democratic society;

2. Understanding why news matters and why becoming a more discerning news consumer can change individual lives and the life of the country;

3. Understanding how journalists work and make decisions and why they make mistakes;

4. Understanding how the digital revolution and the structural changes in the news media can affect news consumers; understand our new responsibilities as publishers as well as consumers.

The goal is for our students to have a sense of 'Too Good To Be True" - like those outlandish photos of sharks in New York City that appeared after Hurricane Sandy. Once that alarm has gone off, then the news literate consumer can either disregard the information or pursue other sources in the information-rich world in which we live.

Thus far over 10,000 undergraduates have taken this course at Stony Brook, and more than 30 US universities have adopted or adapted all or part of the course. In the last few years Hong Kong, Mainland China, Malaysia, Australia, Vietnam, Israel, Russia, Poland, and Myanmar have partnered with Stony Brook to develop curricula tailored for their students. Stony Brook provides all lectures and materials and conducts training workshops at no cost to interested educators.

A new generation of news literate citizens who demand high quality information will also shape the future of journalism, determining the balance between information that is important versus that which is titillating - a struggle that has been part of journalism from its beginnings. Savvy news consumers are already beginning to understand the value of the journalists' ability to authenticate and then put into context the vast amount of information that constantly floods over us. Citizens can vote for reliable information by frequenting web sites and following Social Media outlets that check the facts as much as possible, strive to avoid conflicts of interest and take responsibility for the information they publish. Just as it is often said that in a democracy citizens get the government they deserve, in the 21st Century newly empowered consumers will get the journalism they deserve.

The ability of the next generations of citizens to judge the reliability and relevance of information will be a leading indicator of the public health of civil societies around the world.

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N ews Literacy is a curriculum developed at Stony Brook University in New York over the past decade. It is designed to help students develop critical thinking skills in order to judge the reliability and credibility of information, whether it comes via print, television or the Internet.

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News literacy is a curriculum designed to teach skills in order to evaluate the credibility of a source from Digital age media. GIVE MORE INFORMATION

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Children are browsing the internet, starting at a young age. In order to ensure that children stay safe when exploring the internet, they should be taught the importance of netiquette. As they grow with the knowledge of netiquette, it can lead to teens and adults who practice that same netiquette.

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Rule 1. Remember the human.

Never forget that the person reading your mail or posting is, indeed, a person, with feelings that can be hurt.

Corollary 1 to Rule #1: It's not nice to hurt other people's feelings.

Corollary 2: Never mail or post anything you wouldn't say to your reader's face.

Corollary 3: Notify your readers when flaming.

Rule 2. Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life.

Corollary 1: Be ethical.

Corollary 2: Breaking the law is bad Netiquette.

Rule 3. Know where you are in cyberspace.

Corollary 1: Netiquette varies from domain to domain.

Corollary 2: Lurk before you leap.

Rule 4. Respect other people's time and bandwidth.

Corollary 1: It's OK to think that what you're doing at the moment is the most important thing in the universe, but don't expect anyone else to agree with you.

Corollary 2: Post messages to the appropriate discussion group.

Corollary 3: Try not to ask stupid questions on discussion groups.

Corollary 4: Read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) document.

Corollary 5: When appropriate, use private email instead of posting to the group.

Corollary 6: Don't post subscribe, unsubscribe, or FAQ requests.

Corollary 7: Don't waste expert readers' time by posting basic information.

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The Core Rules of Netiquette (Summary) -- Netiquette, by Virginia Shea, page 32

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Rule 1. Remember the human. Never forget that the person reading your mail or posting is, indeed, a person, with feelings that can be hurt. Corollary 1 to Rule #1: It's not nice to hurt other people's feelings. Corollary 2: Never mail or post anything you wouldn't say to your reader's face.

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Netiquette is short for "Internet etiquette." Just like etiquette is a code of polite behavior in society, netiquette is a code of good behavior on the Internet. This includes several aspects of the Internet, such as email, social media, online chat, web forums, website comments, multiplayer gaming, and other types of online communication.

While there is no official list of netiquette rules or guidelines, the general idea is to respect others online. Below are ten examples of rules to follow for good netiquette:

1. Avoid posting inflammatory or offensive comments online (a.k.a flaming).

2. Respect others' privacy by not sharing personal information, photos, or videos that another person may not want published online.

3. Never spam others by sending large amounts of unsolicited email.

4. Show good sportsmanship when playing online games, whether you win or lose.

5. Don't troll people in web forums or website comments by repeatedly nagging or annoying them.

6. Stick to the topic when posting in online forums or when commenting on photos or videos, such as YouTube or Facebook comments.

7. Don't swear or use offensive language.

8. Avoid replying to negative comments with more negative comments. Instead, break the cycle with a positive post.

9. If someone asks a question and you know the answer, offer to help.

10. Thank others who help you online.

The Internet provides a sense of anonymity since you often do not see or hear the people with whom you are communicating online. But that is not an excuse for having poor manners or posting incendiary comments. While some users may feel like they can hide behind their keyboard or smartphone when posting online, the fact is they are still the ones publishing the content. Remember - if you post offensive remarks online and the veil of anonymity is lifted, you will have to answer for the comments you made.

In summary, good netiquette benefits both you and others on the Internet. Posting a positive comment rather than a negative one just might make someone's day.

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Netiquette is short for "Internet etiquette." Just like etiquette is a code of polite behavior in society, netiquette is a code of good behavior on the Internet. This includes several aspects of the Internet, such as email, social media, online chat, web forums, website comments, multiplayer gaming, and other types of online communication.

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Netiquette is short for, "internet etiquette." It's how someone should behave when on the internet. It describes the good behaviors to utilize and the bad behaviors to avoid.