Take an online class ... but remember to put on some clothes!

I am teaching more and more on-line classes these days. So far, my classes have been “asynchronous,” meaning that my students and I aren’t expected to be online at the same time. But many schools opt for “synchronous” classes, which offer an online experience that is more like a real classroom – making use of webcams and other devices to enhance student interaction. This is raising a new set of challenges, however, as some of these webcams are capturing more than class content! As reported by the Chronicle of Higher Education, “Barking dogs, wailing babies, a naked spouse—all have made cameo appearances” in online classes at the University of Southern California.

Check out the article here, as well as numerous comments and other interesting stories about “netiquette” infractions.