Instructions for participants of the e-course: Impact of Digital Technologies on Well-being

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

1. Respect other participants as if they were in the same room with you. Foster a culture of appreciation and constructive dialogue in your communication. Behind every username is a real person – kindness and empathy are the keys to a positive learning environment.
2. Be professional and use clear language. Aim to write with correct grammar and spelling, avoid using ALL CAPS (which can be interpreted as shouting), and try to express your thoughts clearly. Inappropriate or offensive messages are not acceptable.
3. Stay on topic and be concise. Your comments, answers, and messages should be related to the topic and structured so that they are understandable to others. You help both yourself and your colleagues when you express yourself clearly and with focus.
4. Participate actively and in a timely manner. Your activity contributes to the quality of collaborative learning. Try to regularly check notifications, respond to tasks within set deadlines, and engage in discussions.
5. Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information. Do not share the personal data of other participants without their explicit consent. Also, be cautious when sharing your own data in the public spaces 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 criticism toward the content or the idea, not the person. If you disagree, argue your opinion while respecting different viewpoints.
8. Communicate through appropriate channels. For technical and organizational questions, use the designated forums or contact the e-course mentors through official channels. Informal communication is welcome in the spaces provided for it, while respecting basic rules of politeness.
9. Prepare for participation 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 join in only when you have a comment or question. Respect others' time and do not disrupt the workflow.
10. Act in accordance with ethical and legal norms. Respect copyrights, institutional regulations, and applicable laws. Unauthorised use of content, plagiarism, or sharing confidential information is not allowed.

This e-course is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International license. When using the work, we suggest citing it as follows: Begičević Ređep N. (2025). The Impact of Digital Technologies on Well-being. 1st edition of the CARNET e-course.

Why these rules? The goal is to ensure a high-quality, inclusive, and professional learning environment where everyone feels comfortable. What if the rules are violated? In case of non-compliance, e-course moderators may issue a warning, and in more serious situations, take further steps in accordance with the institution's regulations. Who is responsible? All e-course participants share the responsibility for maintaining a positive and professional atmosphere.