Instructions:

In discussion boards and email messages: 

• Identify yourself. Begin messages with a greeting and close with your name. 
• Avoid sarcasm. It can be misinterpreted and cause hurt feelings. 
• Keep the dialog collegial and professional. Some discussion topics may be controversial. 
• Do not flame - These are outbursts of extreme emotion or opinion. Think twice before you submit a response. You cannot edit or delete your posts once they have been submitted. 
• Do not use offensive language or profanity. 
• Use clear subject lines for your posts. 
• Do not use all caps. It is the online equivalent of YELLING! 
• Use emoticons to clarify your emotions. They add context to your words that cannot be seen otherwise. :) 
• Be forgiving. Anyone can make a mistake. 

In Zoom, Teams or video conferences: 

• Turn on your camera when your network bandwidth and learning space allows.  Facial expressions and body language are an important part of communicating. 
• Connect a few minutes early. 
• Remove clutter or personal items around you. 
• Avoid background noise. 
• Consider using a headset to reduce distractions. 
• Keep your device (phone, computer, etc.) on mute unless you are speaking. 
• Speak clearly, but not too loudly. 
• Don't abuse the chat box, keep the conversation respectful and on topic. 
• Remember that a video conference has the same degree of respect as a live class, consider your appearance behavior on camera the same you would in the classroom. 
• Do not eat on camera
• Do not sit with a bright window or light behind you

Need additional help?

Contact the Technology Help Desk on your local campus.