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Digital Classroom Etiquette for Students and Teachers
Clear online etiquette keeps remote and blended lessons respectful, organised, and easier to learn from.
Blended and fully online lessons need the same courtesy as a physical classroom, plus a few tech-specific habits.
For students
- Join on time with the correct name displayed.
- Mute when not speaking; use chat for short questions.
- Submit work in the requested format and by the deadline.
- Never share class links or classmate details publicly.
For teachers
Post the agenda at the start, announce when screens will be recorded, and leave assignment instructions in writing. Clear expectations reduce confusion later.
Respectful digital classrooms protect learning time. When everyone treats the screen as a real classroom, students can focus on the lesson instead of noise, late links, or unclear homework.
