Hello Friends, I always respond to IMs (instant messages) that I receive from students. Usually I find it to be enjoyable and non-intrusive (if I am busy I just tell the student so.)
Yesterday I had an unpleasant experience. I agreed to accept an IM and was greeted with "F-- you I hate you." I know this will seem trivial to you - as I write it seems that way to me. It was very upsetting to me. I did not respond, I just deleted it. Being who I am I can certainly imagine a bunch of possible culprits...everyone from angry students who received lowered grades or failures for plagiarism to a secretary at an online school who took it upon herself to tell a student that received an I that she didn't have to submit the outstanding work (I confronted her.) Or it could have been a fluke, not intended for me at all. I know I shouldn't take it personally, but it did put me in a funk for the rest of the day. This is just to vent a little. I generally find this mode of communication to be a great way to feel connected to both students and colleagues. I am not going to stop accepting student IMs because of this cowardly and ridiculous behavior. It just, well, kinda sucks that I have to worry about it happening again. That's life in the big psychology instructor city... Nancy Melucci LACCD --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
