Rules for Mentor and Mentee E-Mail Communication

The word used for the rules to follow while communicating on-line is "netiquette." When talking to someone, it is important to be polite.  This is also true when writing e-mails.  The netiquette rules for the e-mentoring program are:

To Do

• Write with respect

• Use your best writing skills.

• Proofread and use spell check.

• Reread your email to make sure your grammar is correct.

• Sign your name to your e-mail.

• Answer e-mails in a timely fashion.

• Try to e-mail your mentor/mentee once a week.

• Use only your Gaggle e-mail address when writing to your mentor/mentee.

• Report any disturbing or uncomfortable conversations to your site coordinator.

Not To Do

• Don't use rude of vulgar language.

• Avoid personal attacks.

• Don't forward chain letters or "junk mail."

• Avoid using emoticons (smiley faces, etc...)

• Avoid using general slang (kinda, sorta, etc...)

• Don't type in all caps (THIS IS YELLING!)

• Don't engage in uncomfortable conversations.

• Don't have conversations that would not be acceptable to parents, teachers, students, and/or administrators.

• Don't send messages that are extremely personal in nature.