Netiquette

Collaborative online environments require students to communicate online using synchronous or asynchronous methods. In both cases, it is important to understand the netiquette of responding online. The general guidelines are:

• to use formal language unless stated otherwise
• learn to ask broad questions that stimulate thinking
• include humour and add emotion in the communication
• respond in timely manner (usually 24 hour turn-around)
• cite references and provide links to the resources
• when there is conflict, wait a day before responding
• check in at least once a day