All of your classes — face-to-face, online, or hybrid — have expectations for conduct and procedures. Some rules, such as keeping food and beverages out of a computer lab or laptop-cart classroom, obviously protect the equipment for everyone’s benefit. Although explicit rules may vary by campus or instructor, conduct yourself in ways that demonstrate your attentiveness, courtesy, and consideration for others. During a face-to-face class, avoid texting or taking mobile phone calls. When technology problems inevitably arise, ask about solutions instead of blaming the online environment for snags. Online, consider both your tone and level of formality. Use the relative anonymity of online participation to advance your intellectual growth, not to make negative comments at the expense of others. Think twice before you post each message so you don’t regret a hasty attack, a bad joke, a personal revelation, or an emotional rant. If you are uncertain about what is appropriate, ask your instructor for guidelines, and observe the conventions of professional communication. Strive to be a thoughtful learner who treats others respectfully as colleagues in a learning community.

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