Netiquette Webquest

Introduction

Since you were a baby people have teaching you about manners.  Netiquette, or internet etiquette,  is using manners on the internet.  When you use the internet to communicate with people there are certain rules that should guide your behavior.  This webquest will introduce you to the proper way to communicate with others online.

Task

Your task is to learn how to behave respectfully and responsibly online. To complete your task, you will watch videos and read websites all about netiquette. Finally, you will answer questions to check for your understanding. Click the process link above to begin your webquest.

Process

Follow the 5 steps below to complete the Webquest!

1. You will begin your quest with an introductory video on Netiquette. http://www.reallifeonline.ca/Grade-4/Part-1--Netiquette.aspx


2. Continue your journey by watching this videoabout netiquette. http://www.netsmartzkids.org/learnwithclicky/badnetiquettestinks

3. Here is a great website of netiquette do's and don'ts. Scroll down on the webpage and read the chatroom Do's and Don'ts.  http://www.reallifeonline.ca/Grade-4/Part-1--Netiquette.aspx
4. Complete the evaluation to finish your Webquest. 
Evaluation

What is Netiquette? *

  •  Netiquette is online ettiquette....how you behave respectfully online
  •  Netiquette is a net you use to catch bugs
  •  Netiquette is what you wear to protect your hair
  •  Netiquette is a small computer for gaming

Using kind and respectful words online is showing good netiquette *True or False

  •  True
  •  False

Using bad words on the internet is bad netiquette *True or False

  •  True
  •  False

A heated argument between 2 people online is called a flame war! *True or False

  •  True
  •  False

Typing all caps on the internet is bad netiquette because its like yelling at someone! *True or False

  •  True
  •  False

Always respect other people's thoughts and feelings online *True or False

  •  True
  •  False

If someone is saying something mean about you online, what should you do? *

  •  Start a flame war by calling them names
  •  Ignore them
  •  Gossip about them to your friends

It is always a good idea to treat people the way you want to be treated online

  •  True 
  •  False

It is always a good idea to think before you write. *True or False

  •  True
  •  False
Credits

Thank you to teacher Matt Smeller for sharing a great web quest!