Respect and Respond

Feeding Time in the Online Classroom

Feedback to students is not something that can wait.

Sorry, Professor, I know you are busy with your other work,
but timely feedback is crucial.


I am not saying that the student is sitting there staring at the screen
waiting for your response to pop up

but emotionally? -pretty close.


Feedback from you to an online student is more than your sharing knowledge-
though that is a big part of it

It is recognition of their work by a professional.
You are a big deal to them!
You stand for everything toward which they are striving

For some students, tapping out those indelible words and pushing "submit" is a hard thing.

 Show your respect for their efforts by a timely, respectful reply.

You will be glad that you did.