BCC Basic Netiquette

Welcome to the BCC Online Classroom Environment! Just as there are things that you would or would not do in a physical classroom, there are similar things to follow in the online environment.

Protect private information

Do not share your password with anyone
Be sure to log out of all programs and the computer when you are finished
Do not click on links in unsolicited emails
Do not put anyone's personal information online - including yours!
Never send passwords via email or other online media

Overall Expectatons

Respect everyone and everyone's opinions
Write/speak professionally by using correct grammar and spelling as well as avoiding slang and texting abbreviations
Where possible, do not use all caps, and, to help avoid misunderstandings, do not use sarcasm
Before posting in a discussion forum or sending an email, read it to ensure it is clear and concise. Avoid ambiguity
Appropriately quote and cite any information from an outside source

Email and Discussion Forums

Use your college email to communicate with your instructors and anyone else at the college
Include approrpriate information in the subject line of an email (course number and section, subject, etc.) Don't just say HELP
Write/speak professionally by using correct grammar and spelling as well as avoiding slang and texting abbreviations
Do not use all caps, and, to help avoid misunderstandings, do not use sarcasm or insults
When writing, stay on topic and off the people
Before posting in a discussion forum or sending an email, read it to ensure it is polite, clear, and concise. Avoid ambiguity
Be sure the author intended for the message to be shared before forwarding it - it may not be for general distribution!
In forums, listen to eachother's points of view, recognizing that there may be disagreement
Read forum prompts carefully. Make sure you include all the points requested in your post
Make replies to posts meaningful. Add to the discussion; don't just say "I agree"
Always be respectful