- When developing new online relationships, be sure to personalize your emails or chats to create a good first impression and work atmosphere among peers.
- Take the extra time to check your spelling and grammar in your emails and posts to show professionalism and that you are trying to present yourself in a professional manner.
- Try to avoid miscommunications; since the communication is all text based, it is important that your a re clear with your requests, information, or questions, yet also brief and to the point. It easy for emails to be unclear and confusing if there are not clearly stated.
- Finally, make sure to try to get know your instructor throughout your course. This can go a long way in receiving feedback, advice, and even possible networking. Make sure to be professional, but adding a person touch is important as well.
I believe that these brief tips will be very helpful in your online communications with other students and your instructors. Practice and careful composure of emails and posts is pertinent when developing new relationships online, so take your time and you can always review these tips and others for help!