In order to maintain a positive online environment, all students are required to follow the guidelines summarized below.
Students are expected to:
- Show respect for the teacher, and for other staff;
- Respect the privacy of all students and staff;
- Express differences of opinion in a polite and rational way;
- Maintain an environment of constructive criticism when commenting on the work of other students; and
- Avoid bringing up irrelevant topics or tangents when involved in group discussions.
The following list summarizes the kind of behavior that is not acceptable. Each item listed below is grounds for disciplinary action.
Students should not:
- Show disrespect for the teacher, or other staff;
- Send messages or comments that are threatening, harassing, or offensive;
- Use inappropriate or offensive language, written or otherwise, or contribute inappropriate content such as inappropriate photographs, videos, audio or other offensive media to public or private web spaces;
- Convey a hostile or confrontational tone when communicating or working collaboratively with other students; or
- USE ALL UPPERCASE LETTERS IN MESSAGES; THIS IS THE EQUIVALENT OF SHOUTING.
If I feel that a student is violating any of the above guidelines, I will contact them to discuss the situation. If you feel that another student is behaving inappropriately, please send me a private e-mail or Moodle message explaining the situation as soon as possible.