Introduction
In today’s world, communication happens mostly online—through emails, chat messages, and virtual meetings. Whether you are attending online classes or communicating with teachers and classmates, the way you use English online matters.
In this WebQuest, you will explore how English is used in real-life online communication. You will learn how to write clear and polite messages, use proper netiquette, and express your ideas confidently in virtual settings. By the end of this activity, you will be ready to communicate more effectively and responsibly in the digital world.
Task
Your task is to create a Professional Online Communication Portfolio that includes:
1. One formal email (student to teacher)
2. One informal but respectful chat message (student to classmate)
3. A 1–2 minute recorded video or audio message introducing yourself for an online class
Your portfolio will demonstrate proper language use, tone, and online etiquette.
Process
Follow these steps carefully:
1. Review examples of formal and informal online communication.
2. Explore the provided online resources about netiquette and online communication.
3. Draft your formal email following proper structure and tone.
4. Write your informal chat message using respectful and appropriate language.
5. Plan and record your self-introduction video or audio.
6. Review your work using the checklist provided by your teacher.
7. Submit your completed portfolio through the learning management system.
Evaluation
| Criteria | 4-Exellent | 3-Good | 2-Fair | Needs Improvement |
| Language use | Clear, correct and appropriate | Minor errors | Some errors | Many errors |
| Tone and etiquette | Highly appropriate and polite | Mostly appropriate | Sometimes inappropriate | Inappropriate |
| Organization | Well structured | Mostly organized | Some organized | Disorganized |
| Creativity and clarity | Very engaging | Clear | Somewhat clear | Unclear |
| Completion of tasks | All tasks completed | One task missing | Two tasks missing | Incomplete |
Total: 20 points
Conclusion
You have successfully explored how English is used in real-life online communication. Through this WebQuest, you practiced writing, speaking, and digital etiquette—skills that are essential for academic success and everyday life.
As online communication becomes more common, remember that clear and respectful language helps build positive relationships. Use what you have learned not only in school but also in your future studies and careers.
Credits
Resources
Use the following online resources:
British Council – Writing Emails
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org�
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) – Email Etiquette
Common Sense Education – Digital Citizenship
https://www.commonsense.org/education�
DepEd Learner’s Materials (English)
Teacher-approved instructional videos on online communication