The article, “Hello? Are Your Students Communicating Appropriately?” by Thomas
Clark is all about making sure that your student has the proper etiquette for
phone and email. The article lists the do’s and do not’s when contacting a
teacher and helpful tips. These tips include identifying yourself, planning
your messages ahead of time, being concise, and to also show respect. The
author even provides an example of a student sending an email and a voicemail
to their teacher in a professional manner. The author also stresses the
importance of helping students “learn the importance of leaving messages that
are clear, concise, and respectful” (Clark, 2009). In a day and age where we
are all about getting our message out quickly with as little typing as
possible, we need to teach kids how to construct a complete thought. Professionalism
is very important, especially if you are contacting an adult such as your
teacher, future employer, or some other formal contact. By following these
three items, you can ensure that your contact understands what you are trying
to say because you explained your ideas.
Nowadays there are so many verbal shortcuts that we have learned over the years
from instant messaging and texting. These abbreviations have even found their
way into our everyday conversations and vocabulary. This article relates to the digital
citizenship category of the NETS-S standards. It also relates to the
communication standard of the NETS-S. By teaching kids to prepare their
thoughts, they are able to effectively communicate their ideas clearly. By
teaching kids to be polite and respectful when they are communicating with
others, we are teaching them digital citizenship. Is this something that a
teacher should focus on? Or is this a topic that parents can teach their
children effectively without influence from the teachers?
References
Clark, T. (2009). Hello? Are your
students communicating appropriately?. Learning
& Leading with Technology. 34.
I think we are all guilty of using abbreviations for words and phrases because it's how society is nowadays but I completely agree that we can't let future and current students get sucked into society's ways. It's so important in general to know how to speak and in a respectful manner. Teacher's should definitely incorporate it into their lessons and parents should continue to encourage them in a positive way at home as well.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to texting and emailing, i do try to use little words as possible. I think this is a great concept to use especially for the younger generation because their world is entirely revolved around technology and it is important for them to understand the right way to communicate with teachers through technology. When contacting a teacher, it is especially important on how to contact with them in a polite and professional manner.
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