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.
