Digital Citizenship
Be Positive Online: Communication
Etiquette is a set of rules for how to have good manners and treat others with respect. Internet etiquette is also known as "netiquette."
It's how we should act when we are online.
Task: Watch the movie, BrainPop Digital Etiquette.
Main points:
- Treat people online the way you want to be treated in real life.
- Communicate clearly.
- Choose words carefully. Check tone, grammar & spelling.
- Ask permission before posting pictures, videos or information about other people.
- The Internet is not private. If you don't want everyone to see it, don't post it.
The main idea to remember: Be positive and kind.
Click here for the source of the poster on the right.

PreK-3rd:
4th-6th:
7th-12th:
Email & Chat Netiquette:
- Don't use ALL CAPITALS. This is seen as shouting.
- Be clear and to the point.
- Avoid using emoticons and abbreviations in formal messages.
- Don't forward chain letters, hoaxes or scams. Before you pass something on, visit Fact Check Explorer or Truthorfiction.com (Links to an external site.) or Snopes.com (Links to an external site.) to check whether information is true.
Check for Understanding:
- Why is it important to be careful about the words you choose to share online?
- Why is it a good idea to check to make sure something is true before you share it?