In the summer of 2014, I taught grade 12 English online. The course itself was pretty straightforward and although some of the content may have been interesting, the assignments were very typical.
At the end of the course, I noticed a few positive emails. One stands out:
Entertaining? Strange. Obviously passionate about the subject but doesn't like English classes? Concerning. But the part that gets me is what she remembers most: a character I created to comically try and get them to write in the present tense.
The fact that it's super-fast and easy to create and send feedback--with pictures--via online tools in your class website doesn't make that feedback any less valuable.
This communication is likely read differently (say, in a private setting) and may be more effective than handing back a marked-up essay in front of all the classmates.
I'm convinced that despite the absense of a physical presence, online feedback can be a great relationship builder. Just watch your tense :D
Easy & Effective @tech_ambassador
At the end of the course, I noticed a few positive emails. One stands out:
Entertaining? Strange. Obviously passionate about the subject but doesn't like English classes? Concerning. But the part that gets me is what she remembers most: a character I created to comically try and get them to write in the present tense.
The fact that it's super-fast and easy to create and send feedback--with pictures--via online tools in your class website doesn't make that feedback any less valuable.
This communication is likely read differently (say, in a private setting) and may be more effective than handing back a marked-up essay in front of all the classmates.
I'm convinced that despite the absense of a physical presence, online feedback can be a great relationship builder. Just watch your tense :D
Easy & Effective @tech_ambassador