Communicating online is an essential part of the online learning experience. Online students must be comfortable communicating in writing to participate in discussions, complete assignments and work with instructors. Communicating in writing can be tricky. Written messages lack the tone of voice and facial expressions that help us to express ourselves in person. To ensure that we communicate clearly it is important to follow some simple rules of internet etiquette or "Netiquette".

Some Netiquette Rules

This video about online citizenship, explains a little more about being a respectful online participant.