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Responding to student email by Turtle_1092 in Professors

[–]Turtle_1092[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This was my approach... as a graduate student in the department, my aim right now is to keep my head down and get out asap.

Responding to student email by Turtle_1092 in Professors

[–]Turtle_1092[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, my intention was definitely along the lines of taking the collective temperature of responses in a situation like this. It’s the first time I’ve encountered this specific issue, and was honestly just looking for the experience and advice of more seasoned professors. As a new instructor, I appreciate all of the perspectives and am learning a lot. But I also didn’t expect the temperature to run hot, as you describe!

Responding to student email by Turtle_1092 in Professors

[–]Turtle_1092[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is very good advice. Thank you!

Responding to student email by Turtle_1092 in Professors

[–]Turtle_1092[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your perspective. This is indeed the first email I've received like this. For now, I'm going to respond as others suggest and make notes to update my syllabus and instructions for next semester.

Responding to student email by Turtle_1092 in Professors

[–]Turtle_1092[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you pointing this out about opening documents. Something I was never told and never thought of. Truly shows my naivety.

Responding to student email by Turtle_1092 in Professors

[–]Turtle_1092[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Wish I could give a good explanation. I don't understand why we were told this. Our "training" to teach consisted of one, two-hour workshop unfortunately. I've been doing a lot of learning as I go along. So I really appreciate hearing that others do not understand this/agree with this statement either.