GuidelinesPosting Messages

Use the questions in italics to help you decide what is appropriate to post on your blog.

Post a note to the whole group if your question is about something the whole group should know (assignments, instructions, dates etc.)

Only post things that you would want everyone (in school, at home, etc.) to know. Ask yourself: Is this something I want everyone to see?

Send a note only to your teacher if you want to talk about something that doesn’t relate to everyone.

Don’t post personal questions to the group. Ask yourself: Could someone find me (in real life) based on this information?

Keep conversations on topic. Know how to give constructive feedback. Ask yourself: What will I cause

by writing this post? Think before you post. Ask yourself: What could be the consequences of

this post? If you’re not sure if a word or joke is okay, then it’s probably not. Refrain

from posts that tease, bully, annoy, spam, or gossip about any other member.

Anytime you use media from another source, be sure to properly cite the creator of the original work. Ask yourself: Who is the original creator of this work?

Replying to Messages Only post information that you can verify is true (no gossiping). Ask

yourself: Is this inappropriate, immature, or bullying? Do not reply to a question if someone has already answered it correctly.

Groups If you think there is something inappropriate posted in an Edmodo group,

tell a teacher immediately.

Punctuation & Grammar No txting lingo. We r ur teachers…show us that u have learned how 2

spell. Please please please do not repeat a word more than necessary. Ask yourself: Would I want this post to be graded for proper grammar and spelling?

DO NOT PUT SENTENCES IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. Do not end sentences with more than one exclamation mark!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Or

question mark????????????

Email EtiquetteThere are a few important points to remember when composing email, particularly when the email’s recipient is a superior and/or someone who does not know you.

Be sure to include a meaningful subject line; this helps clarify what your message is about and may also help the recipient prioritize reading your email.

Just like a written letter, be sure to open your email with a greeting like Dear Dr. Jones, or Ms. Smith.

Use standard spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. THERE’S NOTHING WORSE THAN AN EMAIL SCREAMING A

MESSAGE IN ALL CAPS. Write clear, short paragraphs and be direct and to the point; professionals

and academics alike see their email accounts as business rather than social. Don’t write unnecessarily long emails or otherwise waste the recipient’s time.

Be friendly and cordial, but don’t try to joke around (joking and witty remarks may be inappropriate and, more commonly, may not come off appropriately in email.)