What is Netiquette? "Netiquette" refers to Internet etiquette. This simply means the use of good manners in online communication such as e-mail, forums, blogs, and social networking sites. It is important to use netiquette because communication online is non-verbal. Most often, online communication consists of reading something someone else has typed. This type of communication does not allow each person to see facial expressions, body language, or hear intonation. Because of this, messages can often be misinterpreted. By following netiquette, online communication becomes clearer. Especially in business and career related online communications netiquette should be used to ensure that correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are put in place to project professionalism. Netiquette also includes the use of emoticons (such as :) :( ;) and others) to explain an emotion. In e-mail, netiquette means not flooding someone's inbox with forwarded messages or spam mail. Following netiquette will help you to maintain and establish positive online relationships as well as develop a positive online reputation. Auburn University- https://www.auburn.edu/citizenship/netiquette.html Social Networking Policy- Social networking is the practice of expanding the number of one's business and/or social contacts by making connections through individuals, often through social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+. Whatis.com- https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/social-networking Social Media/Networking Policy-(sample) At [Employer], we understand that social media can be a fun and rewarding way to share your life and opinions with family, friends and co-workers around the world. However, use of social media also presents certain risks and carries with it certain responsibilities. To assist you in making responsible decisions about your use of social media, we have established these guidelines for appropriate use of social media. This policy applies to all associates who work for [Employer], or one of its subsidiary companies in the United States ([Employer]). Managers and supervisors should use the supplemental Social Media Management Guidelines for additional guidance in administering the policy. Guidelines In the rapidly expanding world of electronic communication, social media can mean many things. Social media includes all means of communicating or posting information or content of any sort on the Internet, including to your own or someone else's web log or blog, journal or diary, personal web site, social networking or affinity web site, web bulletin board or a chat room, whether or not associated or affiliated with [Employer], as well as any other form of electronic communication. The same principles and guidelines found in [Employer] policies and three basic beliefs apply to your activities online. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for what you post online. Before creating online content, consider some of the risks and rewards that are involved. Keep in mind that any of your conduct that adversely affects your job performance, the performance of fellow associates or otherwise adversely affects members, customers, suppliers, people who work on behalf of [Employer] or [Employer's] legitimate business interests may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Know and follow the rules Carefully read these guidelines, the [Employer] Statement of Ethics Policy, the [Employer] Information Policy and the Discrimination & Harassment Prevention Policy, and ensure your postings are consistent with these policies. Inappropriate postings that may include discriminatory remarks, harassment, and threats of violence or similar inappropriate or unlawful conduct will not be tolerated and may subject you to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Be respectful Always be fair and courteous to fellow associates, customers, members, suppliers or people who work on behalf of [Employer]. Also, keep in mind that you are more likely to resolved work-related complaints by speaking directly with your co-workers or by utilizing our Open-Door Policy than by posting complaints to a social media outlet. Nevertheless, if you decide to post complaints or criticism, avoid using statements, photographs, video or audio that reasonably could be viewed as malicious, obscene, threatening or intimidating, that disparage customers, members, associates or suppliers, or that might constitute harassment or bullying. Examples of such conduct might include offensive posts meant to intentionally harm someone's reputation or posts that could contribute to a hostile work environment on the basis of race, sex, disability, religion or any other status protected by law or company policy. Be honest and accurate Make sure you are always honest and accurate when posting information or news, and if you make a mistake, correct it quickly. Be open about any previous posts you have altered. Remember that the Internet archives almost everything; therefore, even deleted postings can be searched. Never post any information or rumors that you know to be false about [Employer], fellow associates, members, customers, suppliers, people working on behalf of [Employer] or competitors. Post only appropriate and respectful content
Using social media at work Refrain from using social media while on work time or on equipment we provide unless it is work-related as authorized by your manager or consistent with the Company Equipment Policy. Do not use [Employer] email addresses to register on social networks, blogs or other online tools utilized for personal use. Retaliation is prohibited [Employer] prohibits taking negative action against any associate for reporting a possible deviation from this policy or for cooperating in an investigation. Any associate who retaliates against another associate for reporting a possible deviation from this policy or for cooperating in an investigation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Society for Human Resource Management- https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/policies/pages/socialmediapolicy.aspx What is Cyberbullying Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior. The most common places where cyberbullying occurs are:
District CyberBullying Policy- Cyber Bullying is the use of electronic information and communication devices to willfully and repeatedly harm either a person or persons through the medium of electronic text, photos, or videos. Examples of this behavior include but are not limited to: · sending false, cruel, vicious messages · Creating websites that have stories, cartoons, pictures, and jokes ridiculing others. · Breaking into an email account and sending vicious or embarrassing materials to others. · Engaging someone in electronic communication, tricking that person into revealing sensitive personal information and forwarding that information to others. · Posting of a student picture without their permission. Bullying of this nature creates a hostile, disruptive environment on the school campus and is a violation of a student’s right to be safe and secure. Cyber Bullying and Harassment will not be tolerated. Actions deliberately threatening, harassing, intimidating an individual or group of individuals, placing an individual in reasonable fear of harm or damaging the individual’s property; or disrupting the orderly operation of the school, will not be tolerated. The online activities and technologies often used by students engaged in Cyber Bullying include but are not limited to social networking sites, chat rooms and discussion groups, instant messaging, text messaging, computers, cell phones and personal digital devices, digital cameras, cell phone cameras, and web cams. As new technologies emerge, they too may be included with the above forms of electronic communication. Consequences for Harassment and/or Cyber Bullying Education Codes 48900.4 and 48900 (r), strictly prohibit harassment or bullying of any kind and such behavior is subject to the following consequences: · Minimum: 1 day suspension · Maximum penalty: Expulsion *** Education Codes 48900.4”Harassment, threats, or intimidation creating an intimidating or hostile educational environment” *** Education Code 48900 (r) “Engaged in an act of bullying, including, but not limited to bullying committed by means of an electronic act, as defined in subdivisions (f) and (k) of Section 32261, directed specifically toward a pupil or school personnel” If the conduct occurs off school grounds and causes or threatens to cause a substantial disruption at school or interferes with the rights of students to be secure, school administration may impose consequences. The Administration may also report the Cyber Bullying or Harassment to the police. Action Steps to Respond to Cyber Bullying or Harassment · Save the evidence. Print the online harassing. · Identify the Cyber Bully. · Clearly tell the Cyber Bully to stop. · Ignore the bully by leaving the online environment and/or blocking communications. · File a complaint with the Internet or cell phone company. · Contact the Cyber Bully’s parents. · Contact the school administration. · Contact the police. Windemere Ranch Middle School- https://wrms.schoolloop.com/cyberbullying Resources: Auburn University- https://www.auburn.edu/citizenship/netiquette.html Whatis.com- https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/social-networking Society for Human Resource Management- https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/policies/pages/socialmediapolicy.aspx Google Images- https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj415S00KLbAhUJw1kKHd_JCzkQjRx6BAgBEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmscritic.com%2F5-best-social-networking-cms-platforms%2F&psig=AOvVaw1i-gGkisxxP81um_l0t4v6&ust=1527398262894037 YouTube- https://youtu.be/hqezbib5qpQ stopbullying.gov- https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it/index.html Windemere Ranch Middle School- https://wrms.schoolloop.com/cyberbullying Google Images- https://www.google.com/search?q=cyber+bullying&client=safari&channel=mac_bm&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiEnu7w0KLbAhWBo1kKHSJoBfUQ_AUICigB&biw=1280&bih=728 YouTube- https://youtu.be/0Xo8N9qlJtk |