Communicating With Your
Teacher
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Discussion Boards
Make posts early in the week.
Reach out when you have a
question.
Review posts regularly to make
comments.
Give specific details about what you .
need and include your name.
Always THINK before posting.
Is it:
Utilize office hours on Wednesday
True?
during your regular class time.
Helpful?
Inspiring?
Necessary?
Kind?
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Write professionally and in
complete sentences.
Write professionally and in
complete sentences.
Allow 24 hours for the teacher to
respond to email.
Avoid using text language.
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Use professional methods of
communication such as email or
messages through Canvas.
Teacher working hours are
8am-4pm.
Avoid using all capital letters and
punctuation like "!!!" which
appears to be shouting.
Video Conferencing
Be on time and ready to learn.
Be present and avoid multitasking.
General Remote Learning
Work ahead of deadlines so you
have time to ask for help when
needed.
Try to sit in an area that is quiet and
Use the calendar on your device to
free of distractions.
set due date reminders.
Dress appropriately for school.
Avoid eating during video calls.
Turn work in on time.
Reach out to your teacher for
assistance throughout each module.
Always cite the sources of pictures
Turn video on and show your face to
and information that you use.
increase nonverbal communication.
Mute your mic when you are not
talking.
Honor one speaker at a time and
listen carefully to other speakers.
Use your work/creation to show
yourself in the best possible light.
You are building your future
portfolio!
Communication after 4pm will
receive a response the next day.
Avoid the use of social media for
teacher communication.
Keep posts focused on the prompt.
Always be kind and respectful.
Use the chat function to ask
Never share your password with
questions when it is not your turn to
others.
speak.
Do not share meeting links or
passwords with those outside of
your class.
Keep your device in a safe place
and maintain it by keeping it clean.