Netiquette Distance Learning: Polite Behavior in Cyberspace

FOR DISTANCE LEARNING

Polite BEHAVIOR IN CYBERSPACE

With the world turning to distance learning/work, there are several reminders we should keep in mind. Regardless of the type of communication used: • Be respectful • Think through before responding • Be considerate of others • Write clearly and concisely if using chat features

But what about video conferencing? Teachers want to see me? What is Zoom? Google Hangouts, what? The following are tips to keep in mind when you check in with your teachers, classmates or TRIO advisor. Sometimes a phone call isn’t enough, we want to see you!

DON’T EAT DURING A ZOOM CALL – but if we

must, mute your microphone and try to be discrete.

FOOD IN YOUR TEETH – Check your teeth because sometimes we forget that we just ate and get food stuck on our teeth.

CHANGE OUT OF YOUR PJ’s – Get up at your usual hour and changing out of your pj’s and comb your hair. It will help you get ready for your day and your video meetings.

WEAR A SHIRT – Be sure to wear clothing, be respectful of your audience. PAY ATTENTION – Its easy to try to multitask while video conferencing, but be mindful of the host and others attending.

ACCIDENTAL VIDEO BOMBS! – Make sure anyone

who comes into the room has clothing on. Let your housemates/family know when you are online checking in with your classroom, teacher or TRIO advisor!

MUTE YOURSELF WHEN YOU’RE NOT TALKING

–Sharing our “meeting space” with our family can get rather noisy. Use the mute option while video conferencing or wear headphones to keep the noise level down in a shared space.

HAVE THE LIGHTING ON YOUR FACE – Good

lighting helps you not appear like a dark shadow.

KEEP LAPTOP AT EYE LEVEL – Stacking books can

help raise your laptop so we don’t have to look up your nose.

We are here for you guys! Please reach out to your TRIO advisor even if just to say hi!

*adapted from 15 etiquette tips for Zoom video meetings. (2020, April 8). Mom Junky. https://www.momjunky.com/etiquette-tips-for-zoom-video-meetings/#mute-yourselfwhen-youre-not-talking

Submitted by Patricia Esparza TRIO ETS Assistant Director pesparza@shastacollege.edu