- The many reasons for students to reach out to faculty instructors remain the same in an online environment as in an in-person classroom:
- Asking questions about an assignment before turning it in
- Asking questions about an assignment after you’ve received graded feedback
- Seeking clarification or elaboration on a specific reading/lecture/topic (*This should be pursued AFTER completing the reading, lecture etc.)
- Discussing your participation in the course
- Seeking guidance on where to look for more information about a topic
- Requesting help navigating the online classroom environment
- Likewise, the many ways to reach out to faculty remain similar in an online course as they are in an in-person course:
- Attend Virtual Office Hours
- Post questions in online forums/discussion
- Email your professor
- Be patient with faculty and know that they are juggling family and household responsibilities just like many of you while they transition their teaching to a new online environment.
- Faculty want you to be successful! If you have feedback about how to make your online learning experience in their class more effective, reach out to them with a suggestion.
- Keep the connection—remember that you interacted with them in-person for the first eight weeks of the semester; send a friendly message to stay in-touch.
- Asking questions about an assignment before turning it in
- Asking questions about an assignment after you’ve received graded feedback
- Seeking clarification or elaboration on a specific reading/lecture/topic (*This should be pursued AFTER completing the reading, lecture etc.)
- Discussing your participation in the course
- Seeking guidance on where to look for more information about a topic
- Requesting help navigating the online classroom environment
- Attend Virtual Office Hours
- Post questions in online forums/discussion
- Email your professor
