This week on Soft Skills 101, join us for a discussion about modes of electronic communication, what we like to call “Netiquette.” Learn a few tips on how to teach your kids some life skills in this area!
Bible Verse:
Honor Your Father and Mother Exodus20:12
Honor Everyone. Lover the brotherhood. Fear God. 1 Peter 2:17
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it Proverbs 3:27
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves – Philippians 2:3
Give Praise to whom praise is due.
Quote:
“Don’t promote negativity online and expect people to treat you with positivity in person.”
― Germany Kent
“Checking in on what our kids are doing online isn’t helicoptering, it’s parenting.”
― Galit Breen, Kindness Wins
Details of Show:
Modes of electronic Communication: Netiquette
What is Social Media good for as far as communication goes- not so good for
Texting
Face-to-face
How do people relate to efficiency and effectiveness, but also how they relate to honor, respect and connection.
CTA
- Talk to your kids about the electronic tools they have available to them.
- Talk to them about integrity- being consistent in who they are on-line as well as in person.
- Train them in manners- their importance in treating people with dignity and honor- both on-line and in person.
Resources- Books/Movies/Articles/You-Tubes/Podcasts
E-learning
Netiquette: University of Toledo
The Art and Mystery of On-line Communication
A Guide to Online Ethics and Etiquette
True North Classes
Civics: Constitutional Studies
True North Blog posts
Competitive Speech & STOA for Homeschoolers
Teaching effective on-line communications
The Lost Art of letter Writing
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