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Rules and Netiquette – establish base rules within your partnership |
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Before you start working in the TwinSpace with your classes, it is a good idea to establish rules on the use of the TwinSpace for your pupils so that they work in the same manner in both countries. |
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For example, pupils from Lycée Jules Verne (France) and Wellington School (UK), have to respect the following rules while using the forum:
“The forum is a place for discussing, reflecting and exchanging ideas. You should therefore write paragraphs of about 40 to 50 words in reply to a certain thread. It is forbidden to start a new thread, this is reserved to teachers. Teachers will tell you which language to use: if the topic is in French you will write in French and vice versa.“
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Some tips for your work with the TwinSpace
These tips are based on the common mistakes in the use of the TwinSpace. Check if you are on the right track:
- Put all your documents (and file archives) in a few thematic folders to avoid a long list on the left-side navigation bar
- Decide on a short and clear name for each folder to facilitate the navigation
- Use the web pages to write text; not the folders and file archives
- Use the photo gallery to upload pictures; not the file archives
- Write down the username and password of the people you invite to the TwinSpace, especially if you fake their email address. It is not possible to retrieve this data again.
- Write down and be sure to send the correct URL of your public TwinSpace.
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TwinSpace Netiquette
European cultures and languages are coming together through eTwinning. However, some basic rules must be respected in order to achieve a pleasant and efficient intercultural dialogue. This is especially important in written online communication where we cannot make up for the lack of words through hand gestures or voice changes.
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The following TwinSpace Netiquette list can help you establish such rules:
- Always answer within a reasonable timeline (one week maximum, if not agreed differently).
- Always be polite.
- To avoid misunderstandings, use simple language.
- Be aware that jokes may not always be interpreted in the same way in another country.
- Double check grammar and spelling, especially if you are not writing in your mother tongue.
- Keep your messages short and stick to the point.
- Do not use all UPPERCASE letters in your messages; uppercase can imply shouting and may be considered rude.
- Feel free to use emoticons to make your communication more expressive but try not to overuse them as it can make information unclear.
- Do not give unnecessary private information, even in the safe TwinSpace platform, and be very careful about this in any online conversation outside the TwinSpace.
- If someone bothers you, or behaves in an improper manner, send an email to webmaster@etwinning.net.
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Katerina Bavorova |
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13/08/2007 |
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