Internet Lesson and Activity Plans for Teachers

FIND IT FAST Learn the Net The Web HOW TO Use the Site Master the Basics Surf the Web Harness E-mail Find Information Download Files Socialize Conference Music, Video & Photos Web Publishing Do E-Business Find the Right Job Protect Yourself ONLINE SHOPPING How It Works Top Ten Tips Discount Coupons RESOURCES Animated Internet Glossary Free Weekly Newsletter Newsletter COMPANY INFO About Us Partner Programs Write Us Privacy Policy

Netiquette Objective: Understanding proper behavior when communicating online Instructions: Have students read the following articles: Netiquette [http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/09netiqt.htm] E-Mail Etiquette [http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/65mailet.htm] Smileys [http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/25smile.htm] Discussion: What are the rules of the road you should keep in mind when online? What are some good things to do in your online communication? What are some things to avoid? What are some useful abbreviations to use in your messages? How can you convey emotions in an electronic message? What are FAQs and why are they important? Activities: Divide the class into pairs. Have one person send a message to his or her partner that violates e-mail etiquette. Ask the recipient to correct the message and return it to the sender. Have students use a search engine to find some online FAQs. Review them with the class to get a general idea of the content. Have students test their knowledge with our interactive Netiquette Quiz. Learn the Net (www.learnthenet.com) is Copyright 1996-2008. Michael Lerner Productions. All Rights Reserved.