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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Acronyms Used in E-mails

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine some common acronyms used in e-mail and at how to write e-mail.
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eBook
Other

Albion: The Core Rules of Netiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from the book "Netiquette" which gives etiquette rules for using the Internet. Ten rules with explanations are presented.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Wosu Public Media: Are You Digi Fit?: Choose to Be Positive With Others Online

For Teachers K - 1st
This lesson teaches children how to behave appropriately when interacting with others online. They are guided in understanding how their words can be perceived by others online and how to deal with an online bully. Includes links to two...
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Unit Plan
REMC Association of Michigan

Remc Association of Michigan: 21 Things4 Students: 6. Cyber Safety

For Students 3rd - 5th
This learning module is made up of nine quests organized into sets of three. In the first set, students learn how to protect themselves online. In the second, they go through three simulations/games to learn how to protect their...
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Article
Other

University of Potomac: Online Etiquette: 14 Netiquette Rules Online Students Should Know

For Students 9th - 10th
Netiquette guidelines are a set of rules that dictate what tasteful and respectful online behavior is. How to speak respectfully without taking part in disrespect or bullying is among the main reasons why we need these rules. These rules...
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Lesson Plan
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: We Are Civil Communicators

For Teachers 11th - 12th
When we talk about our personal beliefs and politics, passions can run high -- especially when we're online. These intense moments can often lead to tit-for-tat insults, or worse. But, if addressed calmly and coolly, they can be an...
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Website
NC State University

North Carolina State University: Ethics in Computing: Speech Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Curated collection of links to articles, essays, and related topics on responsible use of the Internet and information technologies with respect to speech and online hate compiled and maintained by a university instructor.
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Article
Other

Cpsr: Netiquette Training Whose Responsibility?

For Students 9th - 10th
CPSR offers an article on the need to train new Internet users about netiquette. Includes experiences with E-mail, need for netiquette, and additional resources.
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Article
Other

Personal Site: One to One Communication

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site provides users with essential information on developing personal communication skills through mail and talk.
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Activity
Other

Albion.com: Netiquette Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A thorough netiquette guide to keep you from social communication blunders in your email messages. Includes a quiz.
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Article
Other

Grassroots Consulting: Avoiding the Dark Side of Email

For Students 9th - 10th
This thoughtful essay argues the dangers of miscommunication in e-mail and how to properly convey your message.
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Unit Plan
Other

Learn the Net: Internet Lesson Plans for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides lesson plans for teachers.
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Lesson Plan
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Build Your Ideal Community: Grades 6 8

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers will consider the characteristics of positive online communities that promote responsibility and respect. Requires free membership.
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Article
University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii: Network Etiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the University of Hawaii. Information on network etiquette with information on not sending chain mail, spamming, and other Usenet inappropriate uses.
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Handout
Other

Albury Local Internet: Internet Netiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of general do's and don'ts for Internet etiquette for e-mail and chat.
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Website
Other

A Beginner's Guide to Effective Email

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative site offering a comprehensive definition of e-mail and its uses. Also covers formatting, page layout, gestures, formalities, intonations, and greeting and signatures used in e-mailing.
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Website
Other

Wabash College: Introduction to Network Etiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wabash College gives rules not only for internet etiquette, but more specifically for etiquette concerning networks. This site is particularly relevant to college students.