Digital Etiquette: Influencing Tomorrow's Society.

Introduction

Welcome, students! In today's digital age, it is essential to understand and practice proper digital etiquette or netiquette. Digital etiquette refers to the code of conduct that guides our behavior when using digital devices, online platforms, and interacting with others online. In this webquest, you will explore the importance of digital etiquette and develop a strong understanding of its principles.

Task

Your task is to create an infographic or one-pager that showcases your mastery of the three goals mentioned above. Your infographic should include relevant information about digital etiquette, examples of good and bad practices, and how you plan to apply digital etiquette principles in your online interactions.

 

Goals: 

1. Understand the significance of digital etiquette in various online settings.

2. Identify common examples of good and bad digital etiquette practices.

3. Apply digital etiquette principles in your own online interactions.

Process

1. Begin by exploring the concept of digital etiquette. Use the following resources to gain a comprehensive understanding of its importance and how it impacts our online behavior:

   - Resource 1: "Digital Etiquette: What It Is and Why It Matters"

   - Resource 2: "A Guide to Digital Etiquette"

 

2. Once you have grasped the fundamentals, move on to identifying common examples of good and bad digital etiquette practices. Consider the impact of these practices on individuals and communities in the digital realm. Utilize the following resources to aid your research:

   - Resource 3: "10 Essential Netiquette Guidelines"

   - Resource 4: "Digital Etiquette: 10 Dos and Don'ts"

 

3. With your newfound knowledge, it's time to apply digital etiquette principles in your online interactions. Reflect on your own online behavior and think of ways you can incorporate good digital etiquette practices into your daily life. Consider the following resources for inspiration:

   - Resource 5: "Online Safety and Digital Etiquette"

   - Resource 6: "Digital Etiquette Tips for Social Media"

 

4. Finally, create your infographic or one-pager, ensuring it demonstrates your understanding of the three goals mentioned earlier. Incorporate the information you gathered, examples of good and bad practices, and your personal commitment to practicing digital etiquette. Feel free to use graphic design tools or templates to enhance the visual appeal of your work.  Additionally, work will be accepted via old school paper submissions.  

 

Remember to cite your sources and provide links to the websites you utilized to gather information.

 

Best of luck with your webquest, and enjoy exploring the world of digital etiquette!

Evaluation
Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2)  Needs Improvement (1)  
Content Includes all required information w/ accurate examples and clear plan for applying digital etiquette principles. Includes most required information with relevant examples and plan for applying digital etiquette principles.  Includes some required information but may lack relevant examples or a clear plan for applying digital etiquette principles. Lacks required information and does not provide relevant examples or a clear plan for applying digital etiquette principles.    
Visual Design Visually appealing, well-organized, and effectively uses colors, images, and fonts. Visually pleasing and organized with effective use of colors, images, and fonts. Some visual appeal and organization but lacks consistency in colors, images, or fonts. Lacks visual appeal and organization, making it difficult to follow.    
Clarity of Information Information is presented clearly and concisely, utilizing appropriate language and technology. Information is mostly presented clearly and concisely, utilizing appropriate language and terminology.  Some information is unclear or overly worded, occasionally failing to efffectively convey the main points and ideas about digital etiquette.  Information is unclear and poorly communicated, failing to convey the main points and ideas about digital etiquette.   
Creativity Demonstrates a high level of creativity and originality in the presentation of concepts. Goes beyond the basic requirements. Shows creativity and originality in the presentation of concepts, meets the basic requirements and includes some additional.   Has limited creativity or originality, meeting the basic requirements but lacks unique visual elements.  Lacks creativity and originality, not going beyond the basic requirements.    
Citations Properly cites all sources. Most sources are cited. Some sources are cited. Sources are not cited.    

 

 

 

Conclusion

Congralations!  You've completed the WebQuest on Digital Etiquette!  Throughout this quest, you have explored the significance of digital etiquette in various online settings, identified examples of good and bad digital etiquette practices, and learned how to apply digital etiquette principles in your own online interactions!  

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