Remote Learning Connections
Billings Public Schools
Picture Day is Nearly Here!
1. Pictures will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday, October 24th.
2. If you have not purchased your packet yet, online, please see the flyer.
3. Please utilize this link to book a time for pictures.
4. Lifetouch will be utilizing the Billings Hotel and Convention Center on this day for pictures.
5. If you need to reschedule for a different day, please call Lifetouch, and they will set up a time with you at their studio- (406) 652-6444.
~A Remote Teacher's Philosophy~
~Tips from our Remote Learning Handbook~
The Netiquette Top 5
Netiquette is a set of guidelines that govern good manners on the Internet. Here are several guidelines to keep in mind when interacting with others online:
Be Smart - Look Smart
People get to know you online through your writing. You are smart, so make sure your writing reflects your intelligence.
Follow these rules to look smart online:
AVOID ALL CAPS AND EXCESSIVE PUNCTUATION!!!!!!!! IT LOOKS LIKE YOU’RE YELLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Check for spelling: Rereed threw you’re e-mails to check 4 korrekt punktuashun and grammer! Use spell check and grammar check to catch most of the mistakes
Keep your audience in mind. An informal writing style (full of abbreviations and slang) works well with your friends, but it’s not appropriate when writing to teachers, acquaintances or others. When in doubt, use a more formal writing style. You can switch to a more casual style once you get to know someone.
Cyberspace is Face-toFace
When communicating online, always ask yourself: “Would I say these things to this person’s face?” Don’t take advantage of the fact that you’re not face-to-face to say things that you wouldn’t normally say. One common example of this is to insult someone, and then hastily type “just kidding” afterwards. This behavior is hurtful, and should be avoided.
Treat Others as You Want to Be Treated
Sometimes it’s difficult to remember that another human, just like you, is behind the words on your screen. Therefore, before you post anything in a public space, or send an email, ask yourself: “How would I feel if I received this message? Is this how I would like to be treated?”
Remember the human behind every message.
Take Ten – Then Send
If you find yourself about to hit the send button on an angry email message, save the email in your drafts folder, and do something else for a little while. After ten minutes, go back and re-read the e-mail. Your words may look and sound much different after you’ve had a chance to calm down.
This is true for any communication situation – an IM, a posting on a blog, a Facebook/ social media comment, etc. If you’re going to treat others as you’d want to be treated, remember to take ten when you’re angry or upset.
State Facts as Facts and Opinions as Opinions
When talking online, remember that people often write about their opinion as if it were fact.
Read and contribute to posts and chats understanding that what’s being discussed is opinion. Facts can be contradicted but everyone is entitled to an opinion.
Becky Carlson
Email: carlsonbl@billingsschools.org
Website: https://www.billingsschools.org/our-schools/remote-learning
Location: 415 North 30th Street, Billings, MT, USA
Phone: (406) 281-5137