Netiquette
-tips for getting the most out of Japan UK LIVE!-
Basic Rule of Japan UK LIVE!
How do the talkboards work?
What is 'date order' view?
What is 'threaded' view?
How do I know what to write?
I’d like to reply to a specific message.
Is it OK to reply to messages from a school
in my own country?
What are Wicked Worksheets?
Is Japan UK LIVE! suitable for class use?
Can I use this site for language practice
with my students?
I’d like to discuss possible collaborations
with other teachers.
How can I join the Japan UK LIVE! community?
The
basic rule of Japan UK LIVE! is ‘Read, Reflect, Respond’
As well as posting your own thoughts:
READ what other people have written. Before
posting your message, catch up with the discussion so far.
This will help you link your message into the general thread.
REFLECT on what they said. Do you understand what they
mean? Would you like to know more? Do you have an opinion
about issues that have been raised?
RESPOND to what you have read. When you ask questions,
be specific. Once the theme has been running for while, don’t
just keep asking ‘What do you do in Japan/the UK?’,
but let your questions develop out of messages on the talkboards.
If someone has taken trouble to research and report on something,
give them some feedback. Perhaps their experience is similar
to yours, perhaps it’s quite different: either way they
will be interested to hear.
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How do the talkboards work?
On each talkboard there is a message box. This is where
you can write your comments and attach pictures. Make sure you
read other people’s messages as you scroll through the talkboard! You can see the
messages on the talkboards in two ways: 'date order' view and 'threaded' view.
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What is 'date order' view?
Date order view shows all the messages in the order they were
sent. The newest message is at the top and the oldest message
is at the bottom. If the message was a reply message, you
will see the words 'in reply to message number ....' at the
beginning of the message.
When you write a message, type it in the box at the bottom of the page. Choose any pictures you
want to send by clicking on the 'browse' button.
If you are writing a reply to a message, first make a note of the message number. Type that number in the
box 'in reply to message number....' (Do not write a name here.)
Then click 'send'.
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What is 'threaded' view?
In 'threaded' view, the messages are shown together with any replies to them. The original
message comes first; replies to it are shown underneath it. They are slightly indented. If you want to
reply to a message, just click the button which says 'reply to this message'. You will find that the
message number is automatically pasted into the box 'reply to message number ...'. Now write your
message as usual.
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How do I know what to write?
Brief notes at the introduction to each talkboard will start
you off. You can use the Wicked
Worksheets to give you more ideas for things to research
and report on. There is a simple guide to the five talkboards
on the Worksheets page.
Use the ‘Read, Reflect, Respond’
rule as a general guideline.
 Smilie
icons show messages from the site moderator and give more hints
and feedback.
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I’d like to reply to a specific message.
That’s no problem. People are glad to get a direct response
to what they have written. Simply reply as you would to a personal
email. Start your message ‘Dear so and so’ or ‘To
so and so’.
You can use the message numbers to show who you are replying to. (See Date view
and Threaded view instructions above.)
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Is it OK to reply to messages from a school
in my own country?
Yes. Japan UK LIVE! is a great place to make contact
with people all over Japan and the UK. It’s a good chance
to find out about other parts of your own country as well!
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What are Wicked Worksheets?
They are worksheets with
ideas about ways for exploring the theme. Use them to get you
started and to plan what you are going to write on the talkboards.
Some worksheets can be completed easily from your knowledge
of your school or local area. For others you may need to go
and do further research. But remember, the worksheets are just
a starting point: as the theme develops, you may find other
topics to explore.
As well as worksheets on the Japan UK LIVE! themes, there
are some handy note sheets to help you research and plan your
messages.
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Is Japan UK LIVE! suitable for class
use?
Yes. But do give some thought about how your students can make
a positive contribution to the discussion. Perhaps they can
work in groups, each taking a different angle on the topic or
researching and reporting on a different issues. Some students
may wish to read messages already on the talkboards and report
to the class on what they have learned from other schools. They
may notice gaps in the information: encourage students to ask
for information they need and to respond to similar requests
from others.
Bear in mind that 30 or more messages all saying basically the
same thing may not be very interesting to other schools nor
add much to the discussion: can some information be collated
through a class survey? Why not use Japan UK LIVE! as
a focus for work on presenting a range of opinions and experiences?
Some talkboards cover many different topics, so it may be possible to assign
students to research and report on different things.
Once your students have been given their username and password,
they will be able to log on to Japan UK LIVE! at any
time they choose. So they can keep track of the discussion between
classes and be planning their response.
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Can I use this site for language practice
with my students?
Most messages on Japan UK LIVE! are written by students
in their native tongue. This provides a wealth of text useful
for reading practice. However, many messages are in very colloquial
language – and native speakers do make mistakes! If your
students are learning English in Japan or Japanese in the UK
and are quite proficient in the language, they may wish to test
their language skills. This is fine, but if they do, please
ask them to post their own translation on the appropriate talkboard.
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I’d like to discuss possible
collaborations with other teachers.
Teachers can communicate using email. If you feel there are
ways the site can be more effective or if you would like to
discuss ideas with teachers at other schools, then send a
message to the mailing list. All teachers involved in Japan
UK LIVE! will receive the emails and all messages will
be translated.
In addition, one of the talkboards is a 'Teachers' Forum' designated for staff use only. In order that all registered teachers
see communications, all messages sent to the mailing list will be posted on the talkboard and vice versa.
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How
can I join the Japan UK LIVE! community?
Any school in Japan or the UK can take part in Japan UK
LIVE!
If you are a teacher, please email Heidi
Potter. You will be given instructions for registering
on the site.
If you are a student, please ask your teacher to contact us
and register you.
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