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     EMAIL NETIQUETTE PRACTICE  Century   #Communication   Rules of Netiquette
     Skills  #Social Interaction
                     Being polite and respectful online is just as important as being polite in real life. Some simple rules
                     to help you stay kind, safe and responsible on the Internet are as follows:
     Read the two email examples and identify which one follows proper netiquette:
     Email A:            Remember the human: Always keep in mind that there is a real person on the other side of
                        the screen when communicating online.
     Hey, send me the homework, urgently.
                         Behave ethically and responsibly: Make sure to act in a moral and responsible way while
     Email B:
                        using digital platforms.
     Dear Rohan,
                         Respect  other’s time and  bandwidth: Be  considerate
     Could you please share the homework for today? I would really appreciate your help.
                        of other people’s  time  and avoid  sending  unnecessary
     Thank you
                        messages or large files that may slow down their devices
     Regards, Priya     or Internet connection.                                                  Netiquette is like a
     Task                Present yourself positively: Communicate in a way that                mirror that shows your

       Which email follows netiquette?  reflects well on you and creates a friendly and professional   real personality online.
                        impression.
       List 2 reasons why proper netiquette is important.    Share your knowledge and  expertise: Help  others  by

                        providing useful information and guidance when appropriate.

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                                              MY NETIQUETTE PLEDGE                                  Century   #Critical Thinking
                                                                                                     Skills
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     Century
     Skills  #Leadership & Responsibility  Write down five simple rules you will always follow when chatting, posting or commenting online. The first
     THE GROUP PROJECT CHAT
                     one is done for you.
     Maya was excited about a new school group project and joined an online chat with her classmates
     to discuss ideas. Everyone was polite at first, sharing their suggestions and dividing tasks. Maya     I will think before I post.
     noticed one classmate writing rude comments and teasing others about their ideas. At first, she     I will
     ignored it, but then the teasing got worse and made some of her friends feel upset.
                         I will
     Maya remembered what her teacher had said about digital respect treating others online as you
     would in person and being kind, polite and helpful. She decided to politely ask the classmate to stop     I will
     and reminded everyone to focus on the project. She also reported the messages to her teacher to     I will
     make sure everyone felt safe in the chat.
     Through this  experience,  Maya  learned how important  it  is  to  follow netiquette rules, like  being
     respectful, positive  and responsible  online. She realised  that  online spaces  should be safe and
     friendly for everyone, just like a classroom.

     Based on the above case, answer the following questions:  SAFE AND ETHICAL ONLINE BEHAVIOUR
     1.  What should Maya have done when the classmate started teasing others online?  Responsible and ethical online behaviour means using the Internet safely, respectfully and wisely.
                     It involves making thoughtful choices before posting, clicking or sharing anything and protecting

                     your privacy. Acting ethically online means being honest, fair and respectful, even when no one is
     2.  How does practising digital respect and netiquette help in online group work?  watching and following rules such as giving credit for others’ work. Since anything shared online

                     can last a long time or be copied by others, it is important to think carefully and behave responsibly
                     as a digital citizen.

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