Allegations of student misconduct can be investigated by the College.Try to find the answer to your question from previous communications, forum posts, BlackBoard, or the College website before you write an email or ask a question.When communicating by email, use your College account, which you must also use when accessing BlackBoard (or your department’s chosen virtual learning environment), Zoom and Microsoft Teams.Online communications can be easily misread or misinterpreted, so consider what you are saying and how you are saying it. Acknowledge, recognise, and be respectful of the viewpoints, contributions and interpretations of others.Interacting online can mean others may be slower to respond across a range of formats. Give others time to communicate effectively, especially when taking part in group discussions.You should not mimic staff or other students, or use a false name. You should log on and use your given/chosen/preferred name that you use for your studies.This includes communication online or in-person, regardless of the platform or the audience.
You should treat all communications concerned with your degree as professional communication.
You will learn more and will get to know others better, and this will make the online environment more comfortable for everyone, including you.Īlways make sure that the devices you use for communicating online have up to date software to ensure they are secure and that you are aware of how to protect yourself and your personal information. You will benefit more from your studies if you fully engage with online sessions. Remember that in an online environment, it is not enough just to ‘turn up’.
At Imperial we primarily use email, BlackBoard, Microsoft Teams and Zoom for our online communications the guide below, however, applies to all forms of online communication. Netiquette is a way of behaving when interacting with each other in any online environment. Etiquette in an online world is often called ‘netiquette’. This ensures successful, meaningful and respectful interactions among the College community. Communicating in an online world requires etiquette for polite, professional behaviour.