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Q6 Email: Introduction

1. Basics

Introduction

Email might seem simple, but there’s more to it than just hitting “send.” In this Quest, you’ll learn the secret parts of an email, practice good digital manners (a.k.a. netiquette), and create messages that are clear, polite, and powerful. By the end, you’ll be speaking fluent “email” like a pro!

learning objectives

I can:

  • Understand the basics of email and be able to identify its features and parts.
  • Learn about the importance of following digital netiquette rules.
  • Create an appropriate email following protocols for etiquette.
  • Can understand and explain basic email terminology.


Think about the following question while playing the video below.

  • When you need to send an important message online—like to a teacher, coach, or principal—how is that different from the way you might chat with your friends?

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MITECS  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
d. Understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies, are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies

2.Digital Citizen 
d. Students manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and security and are aware of data-collection technology used to track their navigation online.