A list of behaviors desirable for online students and online teachers, each categorized under one of Howard Gardner's Five Minds for the Future.

1. Code of Ethics Online Learners and Teachers Ruth A. Camuse ED 5001 Social and Ethical Issues in Distance Learning Wilkes University -- May 1, 2010

2. What is ethics?

5. The Disciplinary Mind

6. The Synthesizing Mind

7. The Creating Mind

8. The Respectful Mind

9. The Ethical MindGardner, H. (2006). Five Minds for the Future. Boston: Harvard Business School Publishing.

10. Code of Ethics for Online Learners

11. The Disciplinary Mind

13. Participate in online course discussions and other activities on a regular, substantial basis.

17. Participate in online discussions with thoughtful posts that synthesize information and ideas.

22. Think before you communicate; avoid derogatory, dismissive, or overly critical comments.

24. By your comments and actions, show your appreciation for contributions of others.

27. Submit work that is your own.

29. Do not undermine others.

31. The Disciplinary Mind

33. Communicate expectations and assignments clearly and consistently.

35. Revise course documents and web addresses so they are accurate and current.

38. Contribute to online discussions with thoughtful posts that synthesize information and ideas.

41. Establish an inviting environment in which to learn and create.

44. Think before you communicate; avoid derogatory, dismissive, or overly critical comments.

46. Value and embrace diversity and allow for differing opinions to be offered.

50. Model and teach ethical behaviors.

52. Know your students well enough to provide recommendations for future education or employment.

54. References Guide to Teaching Online Courses. (2002-2006). National Education Association. Retrieved from http://www.nea.org/technology/onlinecourseguide.html North Amercan Council for Online Learning. (2007). National Standards of Quality for Online Courses. Retrieved from http://www.inacol.org/research/nationalstandards/ Pape, L. & Wicks, M. [co-chairs], iNACOL Quality Standards for Online Programs Committee . (2009). National Standards of Quality for Online Programs. North Amercan Council for Online Learning. Retrieved from http://www.inacol.org/research/nationalstandards/ North American Council for Online Learning. (2008). National Standards of Quality Online Teaching. Retrieved from http://www.inacol.org/research/nationalstandards/

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