4th Grade Classroom Netiquette

COMMON COURTESY

1.    Be considerate of others

    Remember that you are writing to another person.  All you have to communicate is words, no facial expressions or hand gestures.  Make sure the other person understands the emotions behind your words.

2.    Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life

    Is it unethical or illegal?  Would you do it to someone face to face?  If the answer is no, don't do it online.

3.    Know where you are in cyberspace

    Different domains have different standards of what is acceptable.  Explore the site before you participate.

4.    Make yourself look good

    You will be judged on the quality of your writing, so run spell check and make sure what you are emailing or posting is appropriate for the intended viewer.

5.    Respect other people's privacy
    Looking through someone else's files is like going through their physical belongings. 

6.    Be forgiving of other people's mistakes

    Everyone has to start out sometime, and beginners on the internet are likely to make mistakes.  If you feel that correcting the mistake, in a respectful manner, will help that person become a better net user, then you may do so in a polite, private way. 

SAFETY

1.    Never give out personal information or agree to meet someone you met without asking a teacher or parent for permission.

2.    If someone makes you feel uncomfortable with text or pictures, don't respond to the person and tell an adult.
3.    Keep your password a secret. Don't tell anyone!

4.    Remember it might be fun to meet someone you've been talking with online, but people might not be who they claim to be.