Instructions for Participants of the e-Course Developing Digital Teaching Content

12. Code of Conduct in the Course

To ensure high-quality collaboration, we have defined several rules of behaviour for this course.

Respect other participants as if they were in the same room with you.
Communicate in a way that fosters mutual respect and constructive dialogue. Remember that behind every username is a real person—kindness and empathy are key to creating a positive learning environment.

Use professional and clear language.
Aim for grammatically correct writing. Avoid using ALL CAPS (which may be interpreted as shouting), and strive to express your ideas clearly. Inappropriate or offensive messages are not acceptable.

Stay on topic and be concise.
Your comments, responses, and messages should relate to the subject matter and be structured in a way that others can easily understand. By communicating clearly and purposefully, you help both yourself and your colleagues.

Participate actively and on time.
Your engagement contributes to the quality of collective learning. Check notifications regularly, complete tasks within deadlines, and participate in discussions.

Protect privacy and confidentiality.
Do not share personal information about other participants without their explicit consent. Be cautious when sharing your own personal data in public course spaces.

Do not post promotional or unsolicited content.
The course is not a place for advertising, chain messages, or political statements. The focus should remain on course content and mutual learning.

Express disagreement constructively.
Direct your critique toward the content or idea, not the person. If you disagree, explain your opinion respectfully and support it with arguments.

Use appropriate communication channels.
For technical and organisational questions, use the designated forums or contact course mentors via official channels. Informal communication is welcome in the appropriate spaces, provided that basic standards of courtesy are maintained.

Prepare for participation in virtual meetings.
If the course includes video sessions, it is recommended—where possible—to use a camera, be in a quiet environment, and speak only when you have a comment or a question. Respect others’ time and do not interrupt the flow of the session.

Act in accordance with ethical and legal norms.
Respect copyright, institutional policies, and applicable laws. Unauthorised use of content, plagiarism, or sharing confidential information is not permitted.

This e-course is provided under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International licence.

When using this work, we recommend attributing it as follows:

Vondra, P. (2025). Developing Digital Teaching Content. 1st edition of the CARNET e-course. Retrieved from [link].

Why these rules?

To ensure a high-quality, inclusive, and professional learning environment in which everyone feels welcome.

What if the rules are violated?

If rules are not followed, course facilitators may issue a warning, and in more serious cases take further action in accordance with institutional regulations.

Who is responsible?

All course participants share responsibility for maintaining a positive and professional atmosphere.

Literature

Each topic contains a list of references used in preparing the course materials. Depending on your interests, you may consult the literature accompanying the topic of your choice.