Instructions for Participants in the E-course "Assessment Supported by Digital Technology"

To ensure better collaboration, we have defined certain rules of conduct for the course.

Respect other participants and instructors who are in the course with you. Communicate in a way that acknowledges others and contributes constructively to a pleasant working and learning environment.

Use professional and clear language. Strive to write grammatically correctly and use a professional writing style. Avoid writing entire words in capital letters (which may be interpreted as shouting). Inappropriate or offensive messages are not acceptable.

Stay on topic and be concise. Your comments, responses, and messages should relate to the topic and be structured in a way that is understandable to other participants and instructors.

Respect deadlines and complete your obligations on time. Your activity contributes to the quality of shared learning in the course. Check announcements regularly, complete tasks within deadlines, and participate in discussions. Pay special attention to group and team work, as all members are expected to contribute to achieving results.

Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information. Do not share personal data of other participants without their explicit consent, and be cautious when sharing your own data in public course spaces. Do not share analyses that are not anonymized or for which you do not have informed consent.

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

Express disagreement in a constructive and well-reasoned manner. Direct criticism at the content or idea, not the person. If you disagree, explain your viewpoint respectfully and support it with arguments. Provide references and professional justification for your claims.

Communicate through appropriate channels. For technical and organizational questions, use designated forums or contact course mentors through official communication channels. Informal communication is welcome in spaces intended for it, provided basic etiquette is respected. When working in groups or teams, agree on rules and communication methods in advance.

Prepare for participation in virtual meetings. The course includes synchronous sessions where the use of a camera is recommended (when possible), as well as staying in a quiet environment and unmuting only when you have a comment or question. Respect others' time, avoid disruptions, and prepare and test your presentations in advance.

Act in accordance with ethical and legal standards. Respect copyright, institutional policies, and applicable laws. Do not share course materials outside the intended channels and respect intellectual property rights. Unauthorized use of materials, plagiarism, or sharing confidential information is not permitted.

This e-course is provided under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International license. When using this work, we suggest acknowledging authorship in the following way:

Bađari J. & Divjak B. (2025) Assessment Supported by Digital Technology. 1st edition of CARNET’s e-course. Retrieved from the link.

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

What if the rules are violated? In cases of non-compliance, course facilitators may issue a warning, and in more serious situations, take further steps in accordance with institutional policy.

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