We all spend a lot of time online, particularly during the school year.
From writing discussion posts in Brightspace to scrolling social media, we connect with classmates, friends and family online – a lot.
Carleton University is committed to providing a living and learning environment that promotes student success inside and outside of the classroom.
We have a shared responsibility to conduct ourselves appropriately online. Positive online engagement can foster friendship and conversation, even with differing opinions.
Here are a few tips to help you manage your online interactions:
Review your social media account settings
It’s a good idea to consider who can see and interact with you online.
Consider making your accounts private, and decide who can message you.
Remember: online content – including photos, videos and comments – is forever. Limiting your accounts to people you know and trust can help keep trusted eyes on your content.
Know your limits
Protect your peace by setting your limits.
On social media, the mute and block functions can help you remove accounts, hashtags and keywords you don’t wish to see or interact with.
It’s important to remember encountering differing opinions and experiencing discomfort can be part of academic discussion and online interactions. Feeling uncomfortable is not the same as feeling unsafe.
Consider your own conduct
What you say and do online impacts others. Before posting, ask yourself a few questions: would you say this in person? Do you want your future employer to see a screenshot of this? How would you feel if someone said/did this to your friend or family member?
Often, miscommunications and disagreements can be avoided or quickly corrected by having a face-to-face conversation or a private message. Connecting with someone directly offers the chance to explain and the potential to come to an understanding.
Resources
- Student Affairs online conduct
- Carleton’s freedom of speech policy [PDF, 155 KB]
- Tips from Student Affairs to respond to cyberbullying
Monday, October 7, 2024 in 360, Academic, Campus Life, Faculty, News
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