Module 2: Communicating and Collaborating

Module 2 was all about communication, specifically communication in an online environment. I think that communication in an online environment is very challenging to both see and interact with. One major idea mentioned in the module 2 lesson was netiquette. Netiquette is etiquette when on the internet.  Netiquette is important because not only does it allow for good interactions when consciously thought about but it also allows for one’s reputation to be good on the internet. When netiquette is not followed things can go poorly very quickly. When one is not careful with their way of speech or text in this case the results can be catastrophic for both sender and responders. One example provided in the modules was using all caps, this comes across as yelling and reads as if one is very angry if all caps are used in succession. By being attentive to the language you’re using online you are  able to have conversations with people and should have a positive experience on the internet.  One tip provided to help with interacting on the internet was to act like you are having a face-to-face conversation with those online. By doing this you’re more likely to say things that are going to be taken well and have a positive experience online.  I f eel that these tips are very good to keep in mind and I hope that they are helpful for others as well.

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