Lesson 13

Netiquette and Internet Communication

Netiquette

At the end of the lesson, students should be able to :

• Explain the meaning of Netiquette.

• List out the Dos and Don’ts while communicating online.

• Adhere to netiquette in various forms of online communications.

Netiquette• Netiquette is etiquette on the Internet.

• The need for a sense of netiquette arises mostly when sending or distributing e-mail, posting on Usenet groups, or chatting.

Dos and Don’ts While Communicating Online

• Do unto others, as you'd have others do unto you (be polite ).

• Do not TYPE ALL IN CAPITAL LETTERS for emphasis.

• Remember that the written word is hard to interpret (use emoticon).

• Be careful not to use rude or bad language online.

Dos and Don’ts While Communicating Online

• Don't break any laws.• Be universal (write in standard formatting).

• Make a good impression (make it easier on the eye to read).

• Be patient with newcomers (guide newbie).

Adhere To Netiquette In Various Forms of Online Communications

• Avoid spamming

• Avoid Flaming

• Use emoticons wisely

Adhere To Netiquette In Various Forms of Online Communications

• Basic Emoticons • :) or :-) Happy • :-/ or :\ Confused • :( or :-( Sad • :Q or :-Q Questioning • :] or :-] Really Happy • :S or :-S At a loss for words • :[ or :-[ Really Sad

Adhere To Netiquette In Various Forms of Online Communications

• Basic Emoticons • :@ or :-@ Shock or screaming • :D or :-D Laughing • :O or :-O "Uh Oh" or "oh no" • :I or :-I Indifference • <G> Grinning • <S> Smiling• <J> Joking • <Y> Yawning• <L> Laughing

Internet Communications

At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

1. State various forms of communication on the Internet.

2. List peripherals used for communications.

• E-mailing• Chatting• Conferencing (audio and video)• Net Meeting• Newsgroup• Forum

Various forms of communication on the Internet

The examples of form in communications

Web browsing

E-mail

Mailing list

Newsgroup

File transfer

Chat room

Instant messaging

E-mail

Chat Room

Net Meeting

Conferencing

Newsgroup

Forum

List of Peripherals Used For Communications

Web camera

Earphone

Microphone