Instructions for participants

8. Rules of conduct during the course

In order to collaborate better, we have defined certain rules of conduct during the e-course.

1. Respect other participants as if they were in the same room with you. In communication, cultivate a culture of respect and constructive dialogue. Behind every username is a real person - kindness and empathy are the key to a positive learning environment.
2. Use professional and clear language. Try to write grammatically correct, avoid using capital letters (which can be interpreted as shouting), and try to express your thoughts clearly. Inappropriate or offensive messages are not acceptable.
3. Focus on the topic and be concise. Your comments, replies and messages should be related to the topic and structured so that they are understandable to others. You help yourself and your colleagues when you express yourself clearly and focused.
4. Participate actively and in a timely manner. Your activity contributes to the quality of shared learning. Try to check notifications regularly, respond to assignments by the given deadlines, and participate in discussions.
5.  Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information. Do not share personal information about other participants without their express consent. Also, be careful when sharing your own information in public areas of the e-course.
6. Do not post promotional content or spam. The e-course is not a place for advertising, sending chain letters, or political messages. The focus should be on the e-course content and mutual learning.
7. Express disagreement in a constructive way. Direct the criticism towards the content or the idea, not towards the person. If you disagree, argue your opinion while respecting different points of view.
8. Communicate through appropriate channels. For technical and organizational issues, use the designated forums or contact  the course mentors through official channels. Informal communication is welcome in designated areas, while respecting basic rules of etiquette.
9. Prepare to participate in virtual meetings. If the e-course includes video meetings, it is recommended to use a camera (when possible), stay in a quiet environment, and only join in when you have a comment or question. Be respectful of others' time and do not disrupt the flow of work.
10. Act in accordance with ethical and legal standards. Respect copyright, institutional policies, and applicable laws. Unauthorized use of content, plagiarism, or sharing of confidential information is not permitted.

This e-course is available for use under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. When using the work, we suggest attributing the work as follows:
Klindžić J. (2025) Planiranje i provedba online i hibridne nastave. First edition of CARNET's e-course. Retrieved from https://usavrsavanje.loomen.carnet.hr/course/view.php?id=3598

Why these rules? The goal is to ensure a quality, inclusive, and professional learning environment in which everyone feels comfortable.

What if the rules are broken? In case of non-compliance, the e-course managers can warn you, and in more serious situations, take further steps in accordance with the institution's regulations.

Who is responsible? All e-course participants share responsibility for maintaining a positive and professional atmosphere.