Student+Emails

Description: Because AOL students have access to a computer for their learning needs during their entire session time; I encourage students to email me if they have any questions, concerns or just want to tell me something without actually speaking the words to me. I find email to be a nonthreatening, nonconfrontional mode of communication during class, or out of class. Additionally, I highly encourage students to inform me, out of courtesy and responsibilty, if the student will be late to school or not attending school, either through email or phone call.

Analysis: I often give my email to students and parent/guardian during the intake of a new AOL student. Email is a safe and easy way to communicate with me. I've had students who sit right next to me email me a question. Again, email in nonthreatening and nonconfrontational way to comminicate. Plus some student are just so shy, or simply just don't want to talk to me but need to tell me something.

Reflection: I really enjoy emailing with my students. As well, it allows me a way to communicate in a way that is nonconfrontional and nonthreatening too. I have had students share good news and bad news through email. I have had students email me in the middle of the night to let me know they will not be coming to school. I have had students ask me questions they were too embarrassed to ask in person. Conversely, I use email to scold, encourage and praise my students. I have found many of my students to be very open and willing to share with me details they probably would not in person.