Key Vocabulary
Form: Things of a similar type that are components of a group. Online, forms of communication we use, such as IM, chat, email, and text.
Norm: Standards and expectations. Norms of communication online influence vocabulary, slang, sentence structure, spelling, grammar, punctuation, tone, etc.
Transcript: A record of someone’s conversation
Emoticon: A graphic used to symbolize emotion online
Internet Slang: Common terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used online
When we communicate using the Internet, cell phones, or mobile devices, it is sometimes hard to know what is appropriate to say or write, given our different audiences. You would probably use a different form (email, IM) and a different norm (standard and expectation for communication) if you were emailing with your teacher than if you were texting with a friend about an assignment.
People communicate in different ways depending on:
The form used
The norms that are expected
The audience (to whom we are speaking)
The purpose of the communication
How would someone your age might greet one of the following people after not seeing him or her for a long time.
Grandmother
Best friend
Teacher
What are some general characteristics of how kids might communicate when they are:
Texting their friends?
Lowercase letters
Informal tone and incomplete sentences
Abbreviations and Internet slang (e.g., LOL)
Emoticons
Writing assignments for class?
Paragraph structure
Standard grammar and spelling
Formal tone and complete sentences
Need to explain fully what’s going on (complete context)
Making a comment on a public message board?
Would identify who I’m responding to by pasting in their post before my response
Probably not be too familiar in tone
Would reveal little or no personal information
Analyzing Transcripts:
Transcript 1
x) Hi Skip. Could you remind me about the exact date for the report deadline? It has been really hectic, because Pam has set another deadline for me around the same time. Would it be possible to set the deadline back?
y) The deadline is two weeks from tomorrow. It sounds like you are swamped, though, so we could make the deadline three weeks from tomorrow. Would that work for you? Would that help you get your work done for me and Pam?
x) That would be terrific. I appreciate it, and I think Pam will as well.
y) No problem. Will I see you tomorrow at the staff meeting?
x) Definitely. I am looking forward to presenting to the group.
y) You will do a great job. See you tomorrow. Lenny.
Transcript 2
x) OMG last nite u won’t beleeve it is kewl :-)
y) wha?!!
x) my BF sent me flowers so in luv
y) UR soooooo luky!!!!!
x) its secret dont tell no one
y) :-x
y) mom in room ttyl
Transcript 3
x) Hi Mr. Thompson. I don’t understand the assignment you handed out today.
y) What part is confusing to you?
x) The part where it says, “Go to ERIC to search key words related to your topic.” Who is ERIC?
y) I must have forgotten to mention that ERIC is a searchable database on our library computers where you can research articles about your topic. I highly recommend it as a starting point for your research.
x) I usually just go to Wikipedia.
y) For this assignment you need credible research from experts, and you will find that in ERIC. Have I answered all of your questions?
x) Yes, for now anyways. Thanks Mr. Thompson.
y) You’re welcome. Good luck in your research.
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