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 [email protected] ___-___-____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!