BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU

As written communication lacks facial expressions, body language, inflection and tone of voice, online communication becomes tricky at times.

It becomes more crucial for those who are using online classrooms to adhere to same standards of communication online that you follow in real time. We sometimes overlook while communicating virtually the basic civility believing 'No one's Watching’, But be known that you are being observed.

I want to quote 1984's epic statement written by George Orwell, which is apt for the cyberspace,

“BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU.”

Remember communication is never private online. Classroom communication is archived. Anything on the server can be subpoenaed.

Know where you are in the cyberspace. Be it a virtual classroom moderated by an instructor or a social media chat room open to millions, YOU are being watched.

So follow certain rules to avoid any conflict:

Respect other people's time and bandwidth.
Make yourself look good online.
Respect other's privacy.
Do not gossip.
Share knowledge
Maintain civility
Mind your language
Do not yell (write in ALL CAPS!!)
Help keep flame wars under control
Follow institutional rules
Must adhere to core rules of netiquettes.

Knowledge is power . Empower yourself .To learn more about this,Watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80uRE972uQ0

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