1. Class Expectations for
Online Communication
Mrs. Gardner
6th Grade
ELA
2013-2014

2. Lesson Objective
Learning Objective: I can use proper
netiquette when communicating online by
following the Big 10.
TEKS: TECH 3(B) demonstrate proper etiquette and
knowledge of acceptable use while in an individual
classroom, lab, or on the Internet and intranet

3. Online Communication
• Email
• Blogs
• Posts/Reponses (Edmodo)
• Voice thread

4. Netiquette
What is Netiquette?
Netiquette is a set of guidelines that
remind users to behave properly while
online. Proper netiquette helps users
remain responsible and respectful while
communicating electronically.

5. The Big 10
1. Spell Check
2. No All Caps
3. Tell the Truth
4. Be Yourself
5. Do not flame

6. The Big 10
6. Do not Spam.
7. Be Conservative.
8. Emoticons and Acronyms.
9. Use Discretion.
10. Stop Cyberbullying.

7. Review/Questions
1. What should you do before publishing
work online?
2. What is wrong with typing in all caps?
3. When are Emoticons appropriate in this
class? What about Acronyms?
4. Someone is sending your friend
threatening messages online, what do
you do?
5. I received an email that said I won a free
Xbox. What do I do?

8. Conclusion
Following these
guidelines will lead to a
more enjoyable
experience for all users!

9. Reference
Chiles, D. (2011). NetworkEtiquette.net. Retrieved
fromhttp://www.networketiquette.net/index.html