EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGY

THIRD QUARTER – MODULE 2 – WEEK 2

LESSON
The module mainly focuses on:
• Lesson 3 – Netiquettes
• Lesson 4 - Online Navigation

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. compare and contrast the nuances of varied online platforms, sites, and content to achieve specific
class objectives or address situational challenges;
2. apply online safety, security, ethics, and etiquette standards and practice in the use of ICTs as it
would relate to their specific professional tracks; and
3. use the Internet as a tool for credible research and information gathering to achieve specific class
objectives and or address situations.
4. Identify search engines to use in online navigation;
5. Recognize internet sites as a reliable and non-satirical source for research; and
6. Use the internet as a tool to gather information in creating reflective outputs.

LESSON 3 – NETIQUETTES

In this generation, people are dependent on the Internet. Like how people socialize face to face, we
should follow etiquette at all times as it mirrors our personality. Being on different platforms, we should be
aware of our actions and protect ourselves at the same time. Remember that once something has been shared
online, it cannot be deleted.

Core Rules of Netiquette

Netiquette, or network etiquette, is concerned with the "proper" manner of communication in the online
environment. Whenever you communicate in the virtual world, consider the following "rules," adapted from
Virginia Shea's Core Rules of Netiquette.

Rule 1: Remember the Human

When communicating electronically, whether through email, instant message, discussion post, text, or another
method, practice the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. Remember, your
written words are read by real people, all deserving of respectful communication. Before you press "send" or
"submit," ask yourself, "Would I be okay with this if someone else had written it?" Rule 2: Adhere to the same
standards of behavior online that you follow in real life. While it can be argued that standards of behavior
may be different in the virtual world, they certainly should not be lower. You should do your best to act within
the laws and ethical manners of society whenever you inhabit "cyberspace." Would you behave rudely to
someone face-to-face? On most occasions, no. Neither should you behave this way in the virtual world.

Rule 3: Know where you are in cyberspace

"Netiquette varies from domain to domain." (Shea, 1994) Depending on where you are in the virtual world,
the same written communication can be acceptable in one area, where it might be considered inappropriate in
another. What you text to a friend may not be appropriate in an email to a classmate or colleague. Can you
think of another example?

Rule 4: Respect other people's time and bandwidth

Electronic communication takes time: time to read and time in which to respond. Most people today lead busy
lives, just like you do, and don't have time to read or respond to frivolous emails or discussion posts. As a
virtual world communicator, it is your responsibility to make sure that the time spent reading your words isn't
wasted. Make your written communication meaningful and to the point, without extraneous text or
superfluous graphics or attachments that may take forever to download.

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Rule 5: Make yourself look good online
One of the virtual world's best things is the lack of judgment associated with your physical appearance, the
sound of your voice, or the clothes you wear (unless you post a video of yourself singing Karaoke in a clown
outfit.) The quality of your writing will judge you, so keep the following tips in mind: Always check for
spelling and grammar errors Know what you're talking about and state it clearly Be pleasant and polite.

Rule 6: Share expert knowledge

The Internet offers its users many benefits; one is the ease in which information can be shared or accessed,
and in fact, this "information sharing" capability is one of the reasons the Internet was founded. So, in the
spirit of the Internet's "founding fathers," share what you know! When you post a question and receive
intelligent answers, share the results with others. Are you an expert at something? Post resources and
references for your subject matter. You have recently expanded your knowledge about a subject that might be
of interest to others? Share that as well.

Rule 7: Help keep flame wars under control

What is meant by "flaming" and "flame wars?" "Flaming is what people do when they express a strongly held
opinion without holding back any emotion." (Shea, 1994). As an example, think of the kinds of passionate
comments you might read on a sports blog. While "flaming" is not necessarily forbidden in virtual
communication, "flame wars," when two or three people exchange angry posts between one another, must be
controlled, or the camaraderie of the group could be compromised. Don't feed the flames; extinguish them by
guiding the discussion back to a more productive direction.

Rule 8: Respect other people's privacy

Depending on what you are reading in the virtual world, be it an online class discussion forum, Facebook
page, or an email, you may be exposed to some private or personal information that needs to be handled with
care. Perhaps someone is sharing some medical news about a loved one or discussing a situation at work.
What do you think would happen if this information "got into the wrong hands?" Embarrassment? Hurt
feelings? Loss of a job? Just as you expect others to respect your privacy, so should you respect the privacy
of others. Be sure to err on the side of caution when deciding to discuss or not to discuss virtual
communication.

Rule 9: Don't abuse your power

Like in face-to-face situations, there are people in cyberspace who have more "power" than others. They have
more expertise in technology or have years of experience in a particular skill or subject matter. Maybe it is
you who possesses all of this knowledge and power! Just remember: knowing more than others do or having
more power than others may have does not give you the right to take advantage of anyone. Think of Rule 1:
Remember the human.

Rule 10: Be forgiving of other people's mistakes

Not everyone has the same amount of experience working in the virtual world. And not everyone knows the
rules of Netiquette. At some point, you will see a stupid question, read an unnecessarily long response, or
encounter misspelled words; when this happens, practice kindness and forgiveness as you would hope
someone would do if you had committed the same offense. If it's a minor "offense," you might want to let it
slide. If you feel compelled to respond to a mistake, do so in a private email rather than a public forum.

Shea, V. (1994). Core Rules of Netiquette. Retrieved from

http:/coursedesign.colostate.edu/obj/corerulesnet.html

LESSON 4 – ONLINE NAVIGATION

The manner of collectively searching for and saving requested information through the computer from
databanks that are online is known as Online Navigation. Years ago, the traditional way of obtaining certain

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information is through books, which is very different from the online search on the internet. Online navigation
is an attempt to be more precise in providing information based on a certain word.
Text Online navigation becomes a great match to the prevailing use and popularity of the smartphone
age. Search engines also provide a system of giving the best and most appropriate results. Mobile phone
application has been added to smartphones for quick, handy research and quicker school assignments. In this
lesson, you are expected to use the Internet as a tool to gather specific information and depending on a given
situation.

Navigate around the Internet and search for words describing the following:
1. Google - ___________________________________________________________________
2. Baidu - ___________________________________________________________________
3. Bing - ___________________________________________________________________
4. Yahoo! - ___________________________________________________________________

Search engines are software systems that are designed to search for information on the World Wide
Web. The search results are generally presented in a line of results often referred to as search engine results
pages. Examples of Search Engines are Baidu, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo and the most recognized engine
Google. Google is the most known and most used search engine in the world. According to Net Market Share,
74. 54 percent of the Search Engine Market has been acquired by Google.

In this lesson, you are expected to online navigate and search for specific information using the Google
Search Engine.

Steps in Online Navigation

1. In your desktop, laptop or smartphones, open the browser and search Google and type the word, phrase
or thought you want to search.

2. On the right part of the window, click setting and the google search settings pop-up list will appear.

Click Advance
Search
Click
Settings

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3. Type the keywords that you would like to search and click the Advanced Search button. You can
search through all the words that you’ve typed, or you can narrow it down to specific words.

Research Skills
In order to achieve or access what you are looking for, you need to improve yourself. As the old saying
goes, “Practice Makes Perfect”. Good research is a product of multiple and continuous searches, here are
some skills you can improve or adapt to:

1. Critical Thinking – As you search through the web, you must think very carefully about the
information that you have gathered. Critical thinking involves the ability to reflect on the
information presented to you.
2. Data Organizing – A good researcher can organize his/her collected data. As you collect those
data, be sure to track where specific information is gathered.
3. Research Presenting – Part of your research is the actual writing, be creative and reflective in
writing your search, explain every detail and step into achieving your objective.

Remember that not all searches are good ones, some are considered as satirical or untrue. Here are some tips
in identifying good searches from satirical searches.
1. If the contents of the source are too impossible to happen, or too good to be true, then there must
be something wrong.
2. If the site started as a false site for public figures such as TV personalities or political figures, then
uploaded stories from different sources, it is a satirical one.
3. If the site is unfamiliar and continuously popping ads, then it is satirical.

Examples of Satirical News

a. The 2 years in K-12 Curriculum for Senior High School has been removed.
b. President Duterte resigned as the leader of the Philippine nation.
c. You can win 1 million pesos just by answering a given survey form.
d. A certain actress/actor is alleged as pregnant being in another country for a long time.

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