16.2 Netiquette

* Pick one other concept from the book that you feel needs further discussion?

I remember that one of us asked, in August 09, “if commenting back on someone who had left a comment on one’s blog counted as credit.” I thought I was interesting how Carol answered this question: “In short, no. You will only get credit for your three posts and three comments on other people's blogs. However, when someone asks you a question face to face, do you ignore them or give them the courtesy of an answer?” Carol’s answer struck with me, because I could not stop thinking that many people do not like online classes because they feel as though not everyone takes online classes seriously.

One of the reasons why some people believe that online classes is a waste of time and money is because they have the perception that some students are not responsive, for instance. Given the importance of getting back to people in a quick and respectful way in a virtual environment, I think this concept deserved further discussion in Trenholm’s book.

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