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Certificate Introduction


Successful Online Learning
Is distance learning 
right for you?
Tips for Success
Netiquette
Common Emoticons 
and Acronyms
"Netiquette" is a code of behavior for the Internet. In addition to normal rules of behavior for a classroom setting, consider these ...

For the Distance Learning Environment

  1. Challenge ideas, not people.
  2. Use proper language, as if your grandmother were in the room.
  3. Although, humor and wit are greatly encouraged and appreciated, avoid jokes of a personal, racial, or sexual nature. 
  4. Keep postings to no more than two screens. Respect other people's time and bandwidth 
  5. DO NOT USE ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. Using them means you are SHOUTING. 
  6. Communicate your emotions with "emoticons" (emotion icons). In distance classes, we typically cannot see you or hear you; so let us know how you are reacting with emoticons.
  7. Be forgiving of other people's mistakes. Remember the "Human" in us all.
To learn more: The Rule Book of Netiquette
Bobby WorldWide Approved 508
05/25/03

Alexander Graham Bell Association | UNC-CH Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences

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