Emailing a collaboration

partner

Sample message

Dear _____________,

My name is ____________. I am in your online Spanish class and saw your post in the discussion group. Do you still need a collaboration partner? Please e-mail/call/text me this week. The best day/time to reach me is ________________________.Can’t wait to talk with you!

Sally Studentemail@address.comCell ___-___-____Home ___-___-____

Step 1: Click ‘Email’

Step 2: Click ‘Send Message’

Step 3: Click ‘E-mail specific students from this course’

Step 4: Check box next to name of student(s) you want e-mail

Step 5: Type your subject and message, click ‘Send Mail’

Tips for successful communication

*Email only 1-3 classmates at a time.

*Clearly state who you are and why you are writing.

*Offer several methods to contact you:

-phone/text number (with area code)

-e-mail (one you check most often)

-instant messenger

*Include a timeframe for getting back with you.

*Be courteous and respond to calls and e-mails within 24

hours.

*Be friendly! Working with others is a basic 21st century skill

that will be important in your future!