Instructors should not assume that all students know how to access and use appropriate search engine tools, how to catalog and reply to email messages, and how to download information from the Internet. Although these appear to be rudimentary skills, many students are not familiar nor proficient. Organizing the options menu within the chosen browser is another area where students often need assistance. Successful participation requires that students be able to identify both type of browser and version of browser, and to make changes where necessary. There may exist separate considerations for students accessing Web pages through a gateway such as AOL or Prodigy, as at times these gateway supported browsers behave differently than when accessed through ISPs.
Brevity is appreciated.
Include a reference to the original material when replying to someone else's message. Be sure your teasing or humor is understood as such. Appreciate that electronic delivery begs for immediate response. Understand the characteristics of the software being used. Translate due dates into the appropriate time zone for the student.