This document defines digital etiquette, also known as netiquette, as the proper manners and behaviors for courteous digital communication. It explains that students need direct instruction in digital etiquette as they may not innately know appropriate online conduct. The document provides 6 basic rules for students, such as remembering the human and adhering to the same standards online as in person. It also gives examples of common mistakes like using all caps and improper abbreviations, and provides prevention and resource tips.

1. DIGITAL ETIQUETTE
Created By Cassidy Mills and Kelley Carney

2. What is Digital Etiquette?
Digital
etiquette, also
known as
netiquette, are
the manners
and behaviors
that are
acceptable for
using courteous
and effective
digital
communication.

3. Why Students Need to Learn Digital
Etiquette?
 Students do not have an innate knowledge of
acceptable online behaviors. They need direct
instruction and opportunities to practice effective
online communication.
 As students grow older, they will need a solid basis
of digital etiquette to apply for colleges, work, and
interact with colleagues.

4. Rules for Digital Etiquette
6 Basic Rules for Students to Follow:
1. Remember the Human: Students need to be aware
that when they interact online they are dealing with
real individuals with feelings.
2. Adhere to the same standards of behavior online
that you follow in real life: Do not say or share
anything online that you would not say/share face to
face.

5. 3. Help Keep Flame Wars Under Control: Do not post
rude or hateful comments to purposely hurt
someone’s feelings or instigate arguments.
4. Respect Other People’s Privacy: Do not post private
information or images of others online without their
consent.

6. 5. Make Yourself Look Good Online: Remember that
nothing online is ever completely private. If you
would not want a loved one, employer, or teacher to
know something about you then do not post it.
6. Be Aware of Your Audience: Keep in mind who you
are communicating with. Remain professional with
teachers and adults. Do not use slang while writing in
professional or formal communications.

7. Examples of Common Mistakes
 TYPING IN ALL CAPS: It makes it look like you are
shouting online.
 Using sarcasm: Without vocal tone and facial
expressions, your audience may misinterpret your
message.
 Using abbreviations: Your friends may understand
“ttyl, ikr, and lol” however, these are not appropriate
formal communication.

8. Preventions
 Proofread your messages and posts
 Spell check
 Make sure your message is clear and easy to
interpret
 Remember that when you post something
online, it may likely be there forever

9. Resources
 http://fsudigitalcitizenship.wikispaces.com/Digita
 www.brainpop.com/technology/computersandinter
 www.educationworld.com
 www.babble.com

10. Questions
. Why is it important to teach students digital
etiquette?
. What are some common mistakes made by
students?
.What is one of the basic rules for digital
etiquette?

11. Answers
1. They will need it to effectively communicate
as adults in school and in the work place.
Teachers need to realize that their students
may not learn digital etiquette at home and
therefore, need instruction at school.

12. Answers
2. Typing in all caps, using abbreviations, and
using sarcasm.

13. Answers
3. Possible Answers: Remember the Human,
Adhere to the same standards of behavior
online that you follow in real life, Help Keep
Flame Wars Under Control, Respect Other
People’s Privacy, Make Yourself Look Good
Online, Be Aware of Your Audience