Communication Guidelines-2

Communication Channels

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Online Presence

In your role as an online student, you are in charge of the following:

  • Your timing: log into the course when it is convenient for you, however, make sure that you are keeping up with the reading and meeting test deadlines.
  • Personal accountability: practice time management and figure out how you learn best. If you need help figuring out these things, try connecting with your peers, ask a classmate to become your study buddy or contact the instructor. 
  • Following the course's schedule: the entry point to this course contains Course Summary that lists all due dates. Become familiar with the way the To Do list works in Canvas Links to an external site. to help you stay organized.

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Netiquette

  • All communication within the course should adhere to university standards of Netiquette at ISU. Specifically, communication should be scholarly, respectful, professional, and polite.
  • You are expected to follow ISU's Principles of Community Links to an external site.
  • Professional and respectful tone and civility are used in communicating with fellow learners and the instructor, whether the communication is by electronic means or by phone or face-to-face.
  • Video interactions reflect a respectful tone in verbal communications and body language.
  • Use correct spelling and grammar.

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