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Have you ever heard the phrase “snake oil salesman”? Maybe not—no one has sold “snake oil” since before … Read the rest!
Are you being fooled?
Tag: Internet
What is “media hygiene”?
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You probably know each of these words separately:
Media refers to all the forms of information that we … Read the rest!
Overwhelmed by email? Don’t just spam it!
Too Much Information?
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How to keep from being overwhelmed in the digital age
Some of you might already have your own phone … Read the rest!
What does “3 stars” mean?
These days every time you look at information about a film or book, you’ll be faced with the ubiquitous star rating system. And you will probably notice that most films and books don’t achieve 5 stars—even the books and films that you love.
What’s up with this?
Remember that rating systems are aggregations of user reviews and professional reviews. In other words, ratings are averages. And as we all know, averages … Read the rest!
Questions to ask yourself before you post
If you haven’t yet read Suki’s Guide to Netiquette, please do before you read this!
OK, so here we are on the World Wide Web…and it’s Wonderful! You can learn things here. You can make friends. You can find people who enjoy the same weird hobby that you do. You can take classes in your pajamas, riding in your motor home, or with a python around your neck.
However, the Web also presents … Read the rest!
Notes about Netiquette
I’ve searched high and low and in and out for a simple, straightforward page to share with my students. I didn’t find it, so here is my version!
Suki’s Guide to Netiquette for Kids
On this page you will find:
- Suki’s Netiquette Short-list
- Netiquette Explanations
- Further Resources
Suki’s Netiquette Short-list
- Don’t say it online if you wouldn’t say it to someone’s face