The article is written by Niki Sotiriadou
Netiquette is a made-up word from the words net and etiquette. Netiquette thus describes the rules of conduct for respectful and appropriate communication on the internet.
Why Netiquette is important for the students?
Netiquette is a set of rules that encourages appropriate and courteous online behavior. These rules are important as they promote communication skills, prevent miscommunications and help you understand what is socially acceptable when working and collaborating online. Students who collaborate with others students in e-twinning projects, should ensure smooth communication and avoid misunderstandings. Also, Netiquette is crucial for maintaining respectful and productive online interactions.
What principles does netiquette promote?
Respect: Netiquette ensures that everyone feels respected and valued in online interactions. Just as in face-to-face communication, showing respect online fosters positive relationships and prevents misunderstandings.
Clarity: Following netiquette guidelines helps to maintain clarity in communication. Clear and concise messages are essential for effective online communication, especially when dealing with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Professionalism: In professional settings, adhering to netiquette standards demonstrates professionalism. Whether it’s in emails, forums, or social media, maintaining a professional tone and demeanor reflects positively on individuals and organizations.
Avoiding Misunderstandings: Without non-verbal cues like facial expressions and tone of voice, online communication can be easily misinterpreted. Netiquette helps to minimize misunderstandings by encouraging clear and polite expression.
Building Communities: Online communities thrive when members follow netiquette guidelines. By fostering an environment of mutual respect and constructive communication, netiquette helps to build strong and supportive online communities
Conflict Resolution: When conflicts arise in online discussions, adhering to netiquette principles can facilitate resolution. Respectful and diplomatic communication, even in disagreement, is key to resolving conflicts constructively.
Privacy and Safety: Netiquette includes considerations for privacy and safety online. Respecting others” privacy, refraining from sharing sensitive information without consent, and adhering to online safety practices contribute to a safer online environment for everyone.
Overall, netiquette promotes positive and effective online communication, fostering a sense of community, respect, and professionalism in digital interactions.
How does KPD5 e-twinning program promote Netiquette?
All the above principles have been accepted by the members/teachers of the project who promote them to their students. There are many actions around the issue of informing students and their inclusion in the program.
All participants give special importance to the protection of personal data, avoiding the posting of minors” faces on the internet.
- Special attention is given to informing students and their parents about the correct use of technology within specific time limits and always for the benefit of the educational process and dissemination of actions.
- The use of educational internet applications is done by students under adult supervision.
- We are all supporters of Safer Internet Day.
- We apply rules of respect and teach our students to avoid malicious internet activities
Celebration the Safer Internet day
The week 5/2-11/2 we made a lot of activities to celebrate the Safer Internet day. In the presentation below, you can see the collaborative activities:
https://gamma.app/docs/Celebrating-Safe-Internet-Day-z7ct4i04ctaidd3
