Q4 - Digital Etiquette

Digital Code of Conduct for Education Institutes

Acting Responsibly

I will demonstrate ethical behaviour in the digital world just as I would in the real world.

I will use technology in an appropriate manner.

I will make appropriate digital decisions by committing myself to a high standard of conduct and procedure.

I will NOT break any laws or rules dealing with the use of technology.

I will follow the established rules surrounding technology and take responsibility for my actions.

Acting Respectfully

I will respect myself and others through my actions.

I will demonstrate respectful digital etiquette.

I will not use technology in a harmful, degrading or inappropriate manner.

I will demonstrate consideration of, and respect for, school and peer technological

resources and use them appropriately.

I will model good digital behaviour.

Acting Safely

I will act safely in the digital world to prevent disruption or harm to myself and others.

I will work to have a balanced, healthy lifestyle relationship with technology.

I will protect myself and others by reporting digital abuse of people and property.

I will ensure the privacy of my own information.

10 Points of Netiquette

1. Remember the human.

2. Adhere to the same standards of behaviour online that you follow in real life.

3. Know where you are in cyberspace and act or discuss accordingly.

4. Respect other people’s time and bandwidth.

5. Make yourself look good online.

6. Share expert knowledge, communicate about subjects you have knowledge or are interested in.

7. Help keep flame wars under control.

8. Respect other people’s privacy.

9. Don’t abuse your power.

10. Be forgiving of other people’s mistakes even online.

Penalties

Suspension or expulsions for plagiarism of others work.

Disciplinary hearing.

Possible dismissal from your current job.

Enforcing & managing in a business environment

The digital code of conduct will be displayed prominently in the workplace, also available on the intranet.

I will implement workshops on Digital Etiquette and Digital Right and Responsibilities.

All new employees are given a copy of the code of conduct and are to sign they will adhere to it and understand the consequences of non compliance.

It will be enforced by disciplinary hearing leading to disciplinary measures including dismissal.

References

The Chronicles of a Digital Citizen. (2015). Digital etiquette. [online] Available at: https://pinkie13021580.wordpress.com/digital-etiquette/  [Accessed 30 May 2016].

John Oliver secondary school. 2016. Digital code of conduct. [online]. Available at: http://go.vsb.bc.ca/schools/johnoliver/About/Pages/Digital-Code-of-Conduct.aspx [Accessed 30 May 2016].      

Independent Institute of Education. 2015. Digital Citizenship Module Manual. 1st Edition. Pretoria. pp 89 – 90.

Centre for Creative Media. 2016. [online image]. Available at http://centerforcreativemedia.com/index.php/how-to-creative-commons/ [Accessed 29^th May 2016]