Email Basics

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Email Basics

• Faculty Instructional Technology Workshop A
• Fall 2000

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Communicating On-line

• Avoid using ALL CAPS
• Type carefully to minimize typos (most email
  programs do not have a spell checker)
• Be aware of common online typing conventions
  (e.g. u you, r are)

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Emoticons

• Used to express feelings or intent
• Happy
• Sad
• Sarcastic
• Angry
• Surprised

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Composing a message

• Use headings often
• Use white space generously to facilitate ease of
  reading
• Keep paragraphs short
• Avoid columns
• Use a short but descriptive subject line

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Classroom Applications

• Virtual office hours
• Making announcements to a class list
• Collecting assignments
• Preparing automatic reminders and advance notices
• Setting up e-pal system
• Intercultural E-mail Classroom Connections