Discussion+Expectations

**__Expectations for Students__**  Discussion boards are an extension of the physical classroom. You should conduct yourself in the discussion board as you would in the classroom. All users must abide by the rules of Network etiquette, which includes the following:

**Remember, in any academic debate,**  **you are questioning/evaluating the IDEA, not the person him or herself.**  **1. Be Nice.** Students are to respect their peers. You are not to criticize, insult or defame (harming someone's reputation by lies) or threaten a fellow student. While we encourage debate and conversation with other students, we also expect you to conduct yourself appropriately.

 2. **Use appropriate language and graphics.** Discussion boards and blogs are an extension of the classroom environment. Speech not appropriate for the classroom, is not appropriate for the blog or discussion board. No foul, obscene, threatening language will be tolerated.

 3. **Check links.** All links from the discussion board or blog must be checked for accuracy and appropriateness. Your are responsible for the links you post, make sure you have read and viewed all media you link to in from the blog or discussion board.

 4. **Be careful of tone.** Electronic communication, like email, discussion boards, and texting can easily lose meaning because the person is not in front of you. When you read your message to yourself does it sound the way you would speak to another student in the classroom?

 **NOW:** **C**lick on the "Discussion" tab above. To indicate that you have read and will follow the expectations included here, r eply to the "Agreement" post.