Digital Etiquette

What is digital etiquette?

• Making the most of your time online

• Learning new technological skills

• Being thoughtful and clear online

When should you use etiquette?

• When you are interacting with other people.

• Just whenever you feel like it

You should put your cell phone away in which of these situations?

• In a theater watching a movie

• When you are hanging out at home

• When someone is speaking to or with you

• When you want to text someone a grumpy insult

When texting, posting or writing email, using ALL CAPS means

• Whatever you're writing is very important.

• You are shouting rudely.

• You are not a very good keyboarder.

Which three of these is good practice when writing email

• Be concise

• Abbreviate and scatter emojis everywhere

• Use best grammar and punctuation

• Include a subject line

There are people, called trolls, whose intention online is to

• Promote poor hygiene

• Start arguments and create negative atmospheres

In order not to be caught ,online trolls

• Hide their identity

• Use lots of happy emoticons

• Post pictures of kitties and puppies on their profile

When you post a photo online, you should consider which two things

• How others in the photo will fell about having their photo go public

• Whether or not it's a good-hair day

• How you are presenting yourself to others, both now and in the future

When posting on social media, feel free to "flame" (say mean or inflammatory things). It's mostly for your friends to read anyhow.

• Sure, it's good to get your anger out there.

• No, information online travels beyond the site where it is originally posted and can cause you trouble.

• Hey, it's my right to say whatever I want!

Future colleges and employers can, and probably will, look at your digital history.

• Yes, so remember to present yourself in a positive way.

• Who cares? Why should they care if I've exhibited very poor judgement in the past.