My colleague Afsaneh Sharif and I wrote an article for the most recent edition of Think Equity, a publication of UBC’s Access & Diversity office .
Here’s the first couple of paragraph:
Have you ever received an email or an online message that you found insulting or even rude? Have you ever sent someone an email, only to learn that you offended them unintentionally? Have you thought about the role that culture – and cultural diversity – plays in our online interactions?
As we spend more and more time online, the importance of effective, clear communication increases. With over 300 online courses at UBC, students from around the world are contributing to UBC’s online community. This brings a richness to everyone’s educational experience, but it can also have the potential to create conflict, anxiety, misunderstanding, and missed opportunities.
You can download the entire edition of Think Equity here. Thoughtful, collegial feedback always welcome!
