Wednesday, August 11, 2010

End of class reminder

Well, like many, the next weekend will be spent reviewing final submissions and closing the class. As I prepare, there are a few actions I take:
  1. I send a reminder email (and post a message to the homepage) of the final due date and a statement that the class will close on Sunday at 11:59 pm (mst).
  2. I give students a brief explanation of what they can expect as far as final grade. I know as a student it was frustrating waiting for the final message of what had been earned. I also tell students they will be given a certain amount of time (usually 24-48 hours) to inform me of issues before it will be submitted.
What are final ways you communicate with your students?

Dionne

3 comments:

  1. I post on the News and send them an e-mail. Usually, they have been given a Mid-term grade so that is helpful as well.

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  2. Dionne,
    I also have learned to keep students updated on when the grades will be finalized and give them the 24-48 hrs to review their grade. I also give myself some time before the deadline to post grades just in case a problem arises.

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  3. It is a good investment of time!

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