Dear colleagues, and students,

"Etiquette in technology, colloquially referred to as netiquette is a term used to refer to the unofficial code of policies that encourage good behavior on the Internet which is used to regulate respect and polite behavior on social media platforms, online chatting sites, web forums, and other online engagement websites. The rules of etiquette that apply when communicating over the Internet are different from these applied when communicating in person or by audio (such as telephone) or photographic phone. It is a social code that is used in all places where one can interact with other human beings via the Internet, including text messaging, email, online games, Internet forums, chat rooms, and many more. Although social etiquette in real life is ingrained into our social life, netiquette is a fairly recent concept.

It can be a challenge to communicate on the Internet without misunderstandings mainly because input from facial expressions and body language is absent in cyberspace. Therefore, several rules, in an attempt to safeguard against these misunderstandings and to discourage unfriendly behavior, are regularly put in place at many websites, and often enforced by moderation by the website's users or administrators."

                                                                               Source:Wikipedia

eTwinning’s spirit is based on mutual understanding and respect. 

We all must adhere to, and comply with, the following core principles, in line with the European Union’s Fundamental Values and general principles as these are described to the eTwinning code of conduct. Thus, we all have to:

- Be inclusive & show sensitivity. Everyone’s opinions and views are always welcomed and allowed within the boundaries set in this Code of Conduct.

- Be respectful and supportive when dealing with your peers and interacting with one another. Thus everybody will feel comfortable and safe, but also motivated and productive. 

-Be kindand don't insult or put down others, or incite violence against your peers based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender, and/or as a member of a country, group, or minority.  

- Be polite and friendly in all forms of communication – especially remote communication, where opportunities for misunderstanding are greater. 

 - Be tolerant. Disagreement is inevitable, from time to time. Tolerance for the views of others drives the pragmatic approach encouraged in this community. 

- Be careful and responsible while use the internal message system (twinmail, forums).

- Be careful with the content you upload to the twinspace.

- Be aware of your peers' (or colleagues') posts; Spend at least 15 minutes each day studying or reading those at home.

- Provide feedback with comments on each other's work.

-Provide meaningful and appropriate products (or activities) in each task.