Netiquette

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** C yberbullying**
(If you are unable to view YouTube, click cyberbullying.wmv to view video.)

Bullying is a problem in any environment. The importance of teaching students proper behavior does not only apply within the boundaries of a classroom, but also well beyond the four walls and into cyber space. The video below provides great impact on the power of words.

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T eaching Proper "Netiquette"

 * Students don't always know what proper netiquette means.
 * It is important to establish and teach rules and consequences of using cyberspace just as you would teach classroom expectations.
 * Create a "Netiquette" list and post it where students will see it as they work.
 * Click .pdf file to view example [[file:Netiquette Rules example]]

**Netiquette for Kids**
Boston Public library provides eight tips about netiquette for kids on one page. Information is simple to read and age-appropriate for students grade four and higher.

**E-Guide on Netiquette**
Study guides and strategies interactive website. Mouse over email to find "The Ten Commandments of E-mail Netiquette." Scroll by using arrows placed to the right of the e-mail. Scroll down the page to read additional guidelines.

**Surfer Beware: Internet Safety Netiquette**
Short list of abbreviations used on the Internet. While not complete, list allows user to become familiar with commonly used terms. Column on left side of page links to other FAQx about safety when using the Internet.

**NET-Etiquette by Virginia Shea**
Excerpts taken from a book by Ms. Shea, this site provides introduction to and ten "core rules" of netiquette. While descriptions can be lengthy reads, content is valuable and worth the time. Links are provided for rules. Two arrows in the top left hand corner will navigate forward and back one page. Links at the bottom of the page will guide you back to the core rules.

**TEENANGELS: Checklist for Cybercommunications**
Site was created by Ms. Parry who works with a group of girls in a "safety ambassador program" to help kids feel informed and protected on the Internet. Eight netiquette tips are written in sentence format and linked to more detailed definitions.

Media Awareness Network - Educational Games*
A small variety of media literacy games are available on this site. For students in grade K-8. //Thanks Kim Hess for your suggestion!//