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You probably know each of these words separately:
Media refers … Read the rest!
Tag: Internet
Overwhelmed by email? Don’t just spam it!
Too Much Information?
Are you being fooled?
Have you ever heard the phrase “snake oil salesman”? Maybe not—no one has sold “snake oil” since before your grandparents’ time.
But snake oil is sold in many forms on the Internet, and it’s your job to recognize it and reject it.
What?? I hope I don’t get oil on my keyboard!
A “snake oil salesman” is someone who is selling you a fake product. These days, that product could be a thing…… 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