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Two-way
communication between student and instructor is very important.
Don't
hesitate to contact your teacher whenever you need clarification
of an assignment or just want to discuss the course. Remember that
instructors like being asked questions and that willingness to ask
is one of the characteristics of a successful student. The following
are several means of communicating with your instructor:
- Office
hours:
Your instructor's office hours are in the class syllabus. During
this time, he or she is available to meet with you in person or
consult with you on the phone. Most instructors can also meet
with you at other times by appointment.
- Telephone
or Voice Mail:
Your instructor's phone number is in the class syllabus. When
you call an instructor, he or she may not be available. You can
leave a message on the instructor's 24-hour voice mail. When
leaving a message, speak slowly and clearly. Remember to leave
the following information:
1. your full name
2. the course that you are taking
3. the subject area that you are inquiring
about
4. a phone number where you can be
reached (say it twice)
5. the best time to reach you at that
number
- E-mail:
Electronic mail plays an important part in more and more distance
learning courses. For Internet courses, it is usually the main
form of communication between you, your instructor, and your fellow
students.
- Fax:
In some Skybridge and HITS classes, you may be asked to fax questions
or assignments to the instructor. Fax machines are located in
the MCC Media Center and in the Molokai, Lanai, and Hana education
centers.
- Course
Evaluations You and your classmates will be asked to fill out
course evaluations at the end of the semester. Please do this
thoughtfully and
constructively. Your opinions will be used to improve the course.
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