"Netiquette"
"Netiquette" is the etiquette you should use while using the internet or any device that accesses the internet, social media, etc. What is etiquette? According to Webster's dictionary, "Etiquette is a customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group". Basically, you need to practice kindness on the internet and social media. Use your manners and be respectful to others. This also includes respecting copyright privileges and fair use policies, avoid plagiarism, sending appropriate messages/emails and never sharing your password or computer accounts.
Below are ways you can practice proper netiquette. In addition, you will find some attached sources for students and faculty addressing the ethical issues of fair use/copyright, plagiarism and the internet usage agreement.
Below are ways you can practice proper netiquette. In addition, you will find some attached sources for students and faculty addressing the ethical issues of fair use/copyright, plagiarism and the internet usage agreement.
Plagiarism
FAIR USE
Internet Use
Teachers, See the internet use attached. Please sign and return the employee internet use agreement form at the beginning of every school year.
Students, above is a poster informing you of the AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) and technology etiquette that should be used while at school. Also, below you will find the excerpt from the student handbook regarding student use of the internet in Whitfield County Schools.
STUDENT USE OF INTERNET
All students have access to the Internet. Acceptable use and internet safety guidelines are available on the Whitfield County Schools website at www.whitfield.k12.ga.us. Parents may request a written copy of these guidelines by contacting the school. The school district cannot provide an absolute assurance that students will be prevented from accessing inappropriate materials or sending and receiving objectionable communications, but the district will ensure that all practical precautions will be taken to keep students safe from illegal and/or inappropriate material. Students are instructed in acceptable use and Internet safety and their internet use is monitored as closely as possible. If a parent does not wish their child to be allowed on the Internet, they must notify the school principal in writing within the first week of each school term.
Students, above is a poster informing you of the AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) and technology etiquette that should be used while at school. Also, below you will find the excerpt from the student handbook regarding student use of the internet in Whitfield County Schools.
STUDENT USE OF INTERNET
All students have access to the Internet. Acceptable use and internet safety guidelines are available on the Whitfield County Schools website at www.whitfield.k12.ga.us. Parents may request a written copy of these guidelines by contacting the school. The school district cannot provide an absolute assurance that students will be prevented from accessing inappropriate materials or sending and receiving objectionable communications, but the district will ensure that all practical precautions will be taken to keep students safe from illegal and/or inappropriate material. Students are instructed in acceptable use and Internet safety and their internet use is monitored as closely as possible. If a parent does not wish their child to be allowed on the Internet, they must notify the school principal in writing within the first week of each school term.
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