Vocabulary Terms:
- Etiquette
- Netiquette
Discussion
1. What rules should we keep in mind when online?
2. What are things to avoid?
3. How can you convey emotions in an electronic message?
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Activity
- Divide class into groups of 2
- Each student is assigned their own computer to work on
- Have each student log onto the classroom padlet that has been designed for this lesson.
- Each student will compose their own message to post relating to the topic chosen by teacher.
- After each message is posted, have students find their partners post. Ask them to make any corrections they think need to be made to follow proper netiquette.
- Send corrections back to their partner.
-Follow with a discussion based on examples from the classroom padlet
Conclusion Discussion
1. What are some reoccurring netiquette issues we found in this activity?
2. What are the guidelines of proper netiquette?
3. Why is netiquette important?

Students will identify appropriate netiquette. Students will recognize appropriate netiquette may be different in various situations. Students will discuss reasons for use of appropriate netiquette in school, business, etc.

 

Materials:
- Poster board
- Markers

 

1.      Ask students to explain “etiquette” and give examples of good manners.  Have students explain why good manners are important.  

2.     Discuss how good manners, or etiquette, are important in different settings.  For example, good manners might be especially important in a business meeting or a formal setting.  Ask students to think about how good manners may depend on where and with whom they are.

3.     Introduce the term “netiquette” and ask students to explain what it probably means.

 4.     Ask students to share stories about improper use of email, giving specific examples of what has happened to them, their friends, or even someone they read heard a news story about that was embarrassing or hurtful.

5.     Divide students into teams.  Have students brainstorm and create a list of do’s and don’ts for emailing, instant messaging, and using electronic communication tools.

6.     Provide students with poster boards and markers. Each team will create a poster about improper and proper netiquette. Hang posters around classroom.

 

Discussion:  

·      What rules or guidelines are in place concerning netiquette?

·      Are there different rules for communicating with peers?  Parents or other adults?

·      Are there other netiquette rules that should be on the list of good online manners?

·      Are there different rules when at school and home?

·      How important Is netiquette on the job?  Will it be important to an employer?  Why?

·      Are there times when different rules apply?   Why and can you give examples? 

·      Why is it important to use appropriate netiquette?  

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