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I am wondering how many teachers give their e-mail addresses out to students? I would like to be accessible, but are there any inherent risks or things to be concerned about?
Also, I really like the idea of quizzing the students before the class to get an idea of what they know coming in.
Email addresses and cell phones are something that I believe should not be given unless they are school issued only. My personal email and cell are exactly that personal.
Hi Araine,
This is what I have used for a number of years and it works very well. I can focus on the students within that dedicated email address and make sure I get responses back to them in a timely manner. It does help a lot with the boundaries issue.
Gary
I give my school-designated email address to the students, but refrain from giving out my personal address. I think it is important to have that designation and boundary.
I use my professional e-mail only and only my office phone. My classes only meet once each week so it's important for them to be able to reach me in between classes with questions.
Hi Sean,
You make a key point. Use your professional email address. This keeps student communication in the professional area and it doesn't clog up your personal email.
Many new instructors don't do this and they get overwhelmed with all kinds of emails as well as "junk mail" that students send their way.
Gary
Use your professional email address, that cuts down on the possible risks you mentioned.
contact information is necessary in my opinion. either email or phone # you need to be available for emergencies. In my case I have to be called up to 15 minutes of clinical rotation for assignment purposes.
I give my students my email address so they are able to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Hi Rich,
Each instructor has to get comfortable with how accessible they are going to be. I created a dedicated email address for my students. This way I can respond to them through my professional email address. To date I have never had a problem with students abusing email in their communication with me.
Gary
