1. 1.Walk quietly to your seat 2.Place your backpack under your seat 3.Turn on your computer and log in 4.Log into www.schoology.com (remember, same username and password as your computer), and begin filling out your profilewww.schoology.com

2. Ethics, sometimes known as philosophical ethics, ethical theory, moral theory, and moral philosophy, is a branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct, often addressing disputes of moral diversity. The term comes from the Greek word ἠ θικός ( ethikos ) from ἦ θος ( ethos ), which means "custom, habit". The superfield within philosophy known as axiology includes both ethics and aesthetics and is unified by each sub-branch's concern with value. Philosophical ethics investigates what is the best way for humans to live, and what kinds of actions are right or wrong in particular circumstances.

5.  Humans have an innate superpower: we can guess how another human is feeling implicitly.  The instinct is so powerful, it can even be triggered by crude drawings or cartoon characters.  Without empathy, our civilization would not be possible.

6.  The information age has allowed for a (relatively) brand-new innovation in communication: perfect anonymity  When you are online, you could be anyone.  But this comes with its own set of drawbacks…

8.  You can get candy from total strangers one day a year  You can rob a bank  You can pretend to be someone you aren’t  You can hide from people you don’t like  You can feel like you have avoided consequences

9.  It’s easy to lose yourself in the freedom being anonymous affords  When no one knows who you are, you can begin to feel invincible or untouchable  Being in an online community can reinforce this idea to even greater amounts, until…

11.  Many individuals let their guard down, thinking anonymity will shield them from the consequences of a “harmless joke”  These same individuals become intimately acquainted with law enforcement very shortly!

12.  Scientists, as usual, have figured out a way to quantify this phenomenon  Psychologist John Suler quotes six factors behind this effect: 1. “You don’t know me” 2. “You can’t see me” 3. “See you later” 4. “It’s all in my head 5. “It’s just a game” 6. “Your rules don’t apply here”

13.  Simple anonymity can be protective, but it’s a double-edged sword  Being anonymous may allow one to meaningfully release otherwise embarrassing emotions, but it also provides an outlet for behaviors that may be termed antisocial.

14.  The internet is a perfect disguise; anyone can be anyone or anything  Because physical presence is not a factor, things such as physical appearance and tone of voice are nonexistent in online communication  Emoticons aren’t a solution!

15.  Communication online does not have to be instant  One can type out a cohesive, angry rant and then simply leave before any meaningful response is leveled

16.  Without visual cues, the human brain will assign characteristics to whoever it is interacting with  These may be traits the other user may not necessarily have

17.  Some may see online interaction as an entirely different reality, with entirely different rules  This kind of escapism allows an individual to quickly acquire and discard various personas

18.  Social rules tend to be blurred by online interactions, where one’s status as a public figure, celebrity, private citizen, or authority figure is obfuscated  Fear of reprisal or disapproval disappears as “the playing ground is leveled”

19. Online communication is still communication! Before you decide to post something inflammatory or offensive, ask yourself this: “Is this something I would feel comfortable telling a stranger in an elevator?”

21. Simply put, privacy is the expectation that an individual cannot be obligated to reveal or express themselves or information about themselves Though we may expect some amount of privacy, it is not guaranteed to us in the slightest

23. Always consider who may be watching at any given time. If you think someone may be looking over your shoulder, you may wish to reconsider typing out that message at a public computer.

24. If you stumble upon private or personal information, don’t look at it! We cannot always stop ourselves from catching small glimpses of other people’s private information, but it is our responsibility to leave it at a glimpse and no more. Another person’s expectation of privacy is no less important than your own!