Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 18, 2026

Artificial Intelligence-Based System for Detecting Attention Levels in Students
Published on: December 15, 2023
Incivility in the Online Classroom: A Guide for Policy Development
Emily E Hopkins1, Kathleen C Spadaro2, Lora Walter3
1Emily E. Hopkins, PhD, RN, WHNP, FNP-C, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA.
Abstract:
The growth of online education has created a learning environment that permits nontraditional students the opportunity for degree completion without the burden of relocation. Given the shortage of nurses at all educational levels, many institutions of higher learning have created online programs to meet the needs of both the student and the profession as a whole. Although convenient for the student and beneficial for the nursing profession, the online learning environment can present numerous challenges. Among these challenges are acts of student incivility-creating a difficult work environment for faculty and, at times, negatively affecting other students. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to review problems associated with student incivility and share the experience in creating as well as implementing a professionalism policy that addresses student incivility. Recommendations for policy creation are summarized.
Related Concept Videos
Bullying
Barriers to Effective Communication I
Communication barriers include the following:
Physiological barriers: They are limitations caused by a person's health condition or disability, such as hearing loss, poor eyesight, illness, or unconsciousness. An example to overcome this barrier...
Barriers to Effective Communication II
Cultural barriers:
Differences in values, beliefs, religion, knowledge, and tradition can significantly impact communication. Awareness of nonverbal cues is critical, especially when conversing with a patient from a different culture. What appears appropriate in one culture may be inappropriate in another.
Semantic barriers:
As a result of their tendency to use...
Guidelines and Strategies for Safe Computer Charting
Maintain Confidentiality and Security:
Social Foundations of Self IV: Self in Digital Communication
Impression Management Techniques III: Aligning Actions