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Netiquette

This content exchange is created for educators by educators. The purpose of this online community is to make available resources, lesson plans, and learning content so that we may enhance the quality of instruction and learner experiences through collaboration and an exchange of ideas.

In order to make this a credible and reliable resource, we request that you follow some simple rules of online conduct, AKA netiquette.

Usage and sharing of content in this exchange is guided by licensing as described in the Creative Commons.

Creative Commons licenses give everyone from individual creators to large institutions a standardized way to grant the public permission to use their creative work under copyright law. From the reuser's perspective, the presence of a Creative Commons license on a copyrighted work answers the question, What can I do with this work?

Content Creation

  • Use formal, academic language
  • Provide content descriptions/summaries
  • Label content with relevant keywords
  • Verify/update content for accuracy and links
  • Include the date when content was created/revised

Create Accessible Content

  • Use alt text for images
  • Provide captions/transcripts for multimedia
  • When possible, offer materials in multiple formats

Is it Web-Ready?

  • Test links before sharing
  • When possible, ensure materials are mobile-friendly
  • Provide alternative formats when possible
  • Zip up large files
  • Check for browser compatibility

Sharing Standards

  • Credit original creators and sources
  • Share only content you have permission to distribute
  • Familiarize yourself with the Creative Commons licenses (see sidebar)

Community Guidelines

  • Be kind! Provide the feedback that you would like to receive.
  • Use clear, professional language
  • Respect others' contributions
  • Report broken links or inaccurate content to the creator so that they may revise their content