Netiquette

These ground rules were derived from our earlier discussions. Feel free to raise issues with these principles. We can amend or revise our rules as the need arises. What if we were to all agree to only respond to each other if we have something meaningful, profound, and thought-provoking to say to each other? Focus on the intent of your actions. If you do not know, ask. I’ve learned to think before I speak or write. Communication works much better without labeling / stereotyping. We should challenge each other's thinking and cause each other to grow. Conflict can be good. We could try to see it from another's point of view. We welcome and respect feedback and ideas from others. We all have different experiences and should feel free to be the people we are. If someone feels slighted by a post that was not answered… ask again and I bet you will get a response. I encourage everyone to share and in this environment, you need to share back to show that the message was received.
 * E-Learning Ground Rules**: **Fall 2006**

Share your own experiences and ideas. Ask questions for clarification, to see if anyone else has had a similar experience or to get suggestions. Have fun. Make sure that your posts are stated clearly. Adhere to the same standards of behavior that you follow in real life. We will need group members to complete their work in a timely manner.

I did a similar exercise with a course called [|Teaching With a Multicultural Perspective] back in 2002. Here's a link to the ground rules developed by that group: [|Ground Rules]. I think you'll see some similarities! Do any of these rules appeal to you? If so, let me know and I'll add them to the list.