Getting updated contact information
On the first day of class, I always ask the students for updated contact information. Usually, the phone numbers on the roster are seriously outdated, or used only as secondary lines. In addition, I have taken to testing their numbers that day in class at roll call (other days cell phones are prohibited) to insure I have recorded accurate information.
Contacting tardy or absent students is required of the faculty.
I have students form their groups and provide updated contact information on all of the group members. This gives me an added edge for contacting my students, particularly if they may be absent from class. My contact with them illustrate the wiilingness for the Unversity to assist the students in times of need and let them know that we care.
Hi Laura,
Good way to stay connected with your students as well as knowing if they are going to be in class. This way they know you know how to get in touch with them as well as they you.
Gary
I always give out MY cell phone number, and encourage the students to call me if they will not be in attendance. Then I have their cell phone numbers, when they text me, and I don't have to worry about the portal phone numbers, that are usually their parent's home number.
We recently went to an automated system for taking attendance, so the roll book with all the phone numbers and names has gone the way of the earth! This sounds like a good way to get that list back so I can call those who aren't there.
What a great idea - I often find, too, that the listed numbers are incorrect. I will utilize your idea in the future
Hi Gina,
I like the way you check to make sure everything is current with your students. The follow up of tardy and absent students helps to show them that you are concerned about their success in the course and that you want to be as supportive as you can be.
Gary
