Monday, February 27, 2006
Sign of the Times
"One student skipped class and then sent the professor an e-mail message asking for copies of her teaching notes. Another did not like her grade, and wrote a petulant message to the professor. Another explained that she was late for a Monday class because she was recovering from drinking too much at a wild weekend party. " (via NYT Jonathan Glater)
Email is certainly the mode of communication with our students. Veteran teachers have to accept and understand that their world (the students that is) is a click away from the answer they're looking for. We as educators have to be that guide...key if you will.
Email is certainly the mode of communication with our students. Veteran teachers have to accept and understand that their world (the students that is) is a click away from the answer they're looking for. We as educators have to be that guide...key if you will.