1) Analyze your first, immediate reaction.
2) Then, as a separate process, ask yourself the reason for this requirement.
3) Write your comment. You can skip n. 1 if you are not comfortable disclosing your first reaction. If you are, go ahead and answer. Everybody must address n. 2.
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GUIDELINES FOR ALL BLOG COMMENTS:
- Full, complete sentences. You are not sending a text or chatting on FB.
- Accuracy in spelling, grammar, syntax, punctuation.
- Civility.
- Comments are conversations with your classmates. Make sure THEY understand what you are trying to say.
- Do not address your comments to me. You are communicating with the rest of the class.
I believe that the requirement is there to establish an understanding in regards to the nature of the relationship and to prepare the students for professional careers. Many students may just send emails that do not fulfill the requirements and later on feel as though they got a bad or good grade from a friend and not a professor. Also in the work force, these requirements are standard so it makes sense that the standard is enforced in the classroom.
ReplyDeleten1. Right from the first message, I knew that this would not end well for the student in question. With each passing exchange and response, I got the sense that the student was further digging her own grave, and with the culmination of the dialogue she managed to seal it. There were clear rules and guidelines made readily available, and the fact that the student disregarded them time and time again and then attempted to support her position was pretty funny, to be honest.
ReplyDeleten2. I feel that a requirement such as this was put into play exactly for the reason listed above. If the student could not follow a rule as simple and direct as creating a professional email address, then there is no telling how she would react (or a lack thereof) to the assignments given throughout the semester. Also, a policy such as this drives home the message that elements of the class will not be tailored to that of the individual student, as Jane doe wanted, and this in turn creates equality in the course for all. This is ultimately a way to tell if the class is, in truth, right for the student, and in the case of Jane Doe, it proved to not be so.
1. My immediate reaction - I was laughing. I had to think hard to understand why I was laughing. The answer I came up with was that little fights like these are part of my daily life. They happen in public transportation, between colleagues at work, between colleagues and clients, people on the street, etc. Everybody has an idea of how everything and everyone should be, which creates expectation. When expectation is not met, it leads to disappointment and a certain reaction. In this case, I do not take the professor`s or the student`s side. I constantly work on being more understanding of other people. To me life in the city is intense and stressful enough to create additional conflict.
ReplyDelete2. The reason for this requirement is so the receiver of an e-mail can understand who exactly is the sender. When you receive hundreds of e-mails, It can be confusing and frustrating trying to decode who is the sender of an e-mail (especially when the sender forgets to sign their name at the end). Moreover, when students go out into the real world and start applying for jobs, they may learn that job market (especially in New York) is so competitive that after sending out three hundred resumes, they don`t get a single reply. How silly will they feel, when they find out that their e-mail address "bambino1324@yahoo.com" looks completely unprofessional and would not be taken seriously by any decent hiring manager.
As Cody states, this policy is established to prepare students for the professionalism expected of them once they enter the workforce. Also, having a professional email with your full name makes it easier for the recipients of your email to recognize you, especially if your name might be common.
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ReplyDeleteJust like Lana, my immediate reaction was to laugh. I didn't expect the file to be a conversation the professor had with a student about an issue with an email. I do agree with my peers that a professional email is required especially when you're in college, and it is difficult for the professor to know who the student is if they don't have an email that explicitly states what the person's name is. It is also a preparation for the professional world. Along with that, I do feel sympathy for the student where she can't find an email that allows her to have her full name because I have seen other people come across that issue as well, but her last exchange with the professor was highly unprofessional and rude. She should have remembered that she is talking to a professor, and regardless of the issues she may have he deserves the respect he needs.
ReplyDeleteMy initial reaction was that, like Brandon stated, it was not going to end well for the student. Clearly the professor had laid out the terms in which they wanted emails to be sent and what was required of the student in that sense. I also agree with Milan in that I understand the student may not have been able to find an email with her full name, but there was no need to respond disrespectfully; I agree that it was unprofessional and rude.
ReplyDeleteMy initial reaction was that the student approached the situation in a very immature and disrespectful matter. If she had emailed the professor properly, perhaps he/she may have been able to help her.
ReplyDeleteYes, the professor requires a certain email address, but as Milan stated it is difficult for some people to find email addresses that contain their full name.
The reason for the requirement, in my opinion, is to limit confusion between professor and student and establish a clear form of communication. If the students email address has their name (or shortened form of their name) and it is clear who the student is, then it shouldn't be an issue for now.
I also agree with Cody, the requirement is to prepare students for a professional future.
The reason for the requirement of having a professional e-mail containing a student’s full name is to avoid miscommunication. When an e-mail is sent to the professor with a professional e-mail address, the professor is able to know exactly which student he is speaking with without any confusion. In addition, a professional e-mail address and proper language within the e-mail prepares students for the workforce that does not tolerate text language or disrespect.
ReplyDeleteMy initial reaction was similar to Brandon and Lauren. As soon as I started reading the document, I did not think it would end well. I also believe the way the professor responded was very unprofessional. The student was letting the professor know that they were unable to create the email required and instead of giving an option to fix the problem, the professor was obnoxious.
ReplyDeleteI understand why the requirement was made for the email. The email requirement is preparing you for the professional world. I also understand why the professor would want to have a specific email address. The email address would make it easier for the professor to differentiate between students.
My initial reaction to this e-mail exchange was that this conversation was going to trend towards increasing contention and passive-aggressive responses. As Erika stated above, I also agree that the back and forth reply between the student and professor was a little obnoxious, however the overall e-mail requirement was clearly stated.
ReplyDeleteI completely understand the necessity to establish professionalism and a clear coherent e-mail address in order to facilitate conversation between professor and student. Establishing policies and having the student demonstrate the ability to follow through on said policy is also imperative for a course that relies on structure as a method of instruction.
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ReplyDeleteThe entire exchange is extremely unprofessional on both sides. If a policy is instated, everyone involved should follow it. The last email from the student is abhorrent.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, the policy is very clear and fair. It maintains a strict level of professionalism between student and teacher, which is not a bad thing. Email is primarily a professional means of communication and knowing how to use it correctly is a necessary skill. If the student was too bothered to create a new email they should have dropped the first week of classes.
1) My initial response was, why didn't the person just follow the simple guidelines? Then the exchange would have never happened. The immaturity at the end was unacceptable and very unprofessional. All the professor asked was to change the email address and that was it. There should not have been an issue; google isn't the only place where you can register for emails.
ReplyDelete2) This requirement is made for us to get used to write emails in a professional style that we will use later on either in a job or school setting. With a full name in the email, it will make as an easy way to identify the person you're getting the email from.
ReplyDeleteThe reason for this requirement is for the receiver to know who you are. Using a full name email address can limit confusion. For example, two students may have the same first name, therefore it can make things much easier by using their full name. It is important to use a full name email address especially in the professional world like work and school.
My initial reaction was that I'm not sure why I have to read an email exchange between a student and a professor. Yes, there are strict email rules that everyone should follow, but it seems redundant to have students read the email policy, send an email saying you understand + that you've read the syllabus, and now have to read this email exchange and comment on it.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I've been using myname@gmail.com since I started college, and I do agree that students should stick to having that type of email address, especially when emailing a professor. However, in this particular instance, although the attitude was a bit unnecessary, I don't disagree with the student and I don't mind admitting that. If it's a simple difference such as a shortened name it's not as if the student is using an email with an alias that the professor cannot associate with the person at all.
The reason for the requirement is simple, it's to maintain professionalism between students and teachers and for students' to get in the habit of using a "real" email name.
My initial reaction was questioning why the student emailed the professor before reading over the syllabus and trying a new combination of email addresses. The syllabus states that the email address must include your first and last name; then that is what is required. The first and last name in an email address portrays professionalism and reduces the hassle of having to decipher between who is who. Another reaction was that the student could have just added numbers to the end of his or her email address as that would have resolved the problem.
ReplyDeleteThe reason for this requirement is to get students into the habit of communicating in a professional manner and with a professional email address.
ReplyDeleteMy first initial reaction was confusion due to the fact that the professor knows what he is looking for and should not be questioned by the student. The reason for this requirement is to prepare students of getting into a habit of being professional and teaching us proper etiquette of how to send an email to a teacher, boss, or emailing on business related matter.
ReplyDeleteBesides confusion as to what did i just read? Why did I have to read this? I thought the person replying is TOUGH! However, having a professional looking email address is, or at least should be, common sense. What company, professor, hiring manager would take you seriously with an email address like hottgyal4eva@yahoo.com? Also as a professor, knowing right away what student I'm corresponding with is necessary.
ReplyDeleteI do appreciate the professor's intentions to enforce the communication working ethic which is going to be a important indicator in our performance throughout the college years as well as throughout our entire professional life.
ReplyDeleteThe reason for this requirement is to prepare students for the future. It is very important to be able to manage a profesional email when communicating with your employer or employees. This requirement also serves as a way to facilitate both the professors job and the students job
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ReplyDeleteMy initial reaction to these emails is shocked.
I don't believe it is ok to speak to a Professor or anyone so obnoxiously. I believe that in life and careers requirements will be set and one must abide by them. For example the law is a requirement and one cannot not abide by the law without there being consequences as a result.
I believe a full name email is a requirement to make sure your identity is recognized immediately and
a full name is professional in my opinion.
-Karina Vasquez
My first reaction was did the student read the requirements. I believe the reason for the requirement is to make this simple and clear. Given your full name there is no confusion or doubt about who is emailing you. It is also the first thing someone reads before opening your email. Its your introduction to the receiver.
ReplyDeleteAll the students have to comply with the requirements of the course. Your response could me more polite but the student must understand the seriousness of being professional and part of a unified group.
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My reaction was what's so hard about adding numbers after your first and last name if it is not available?? I believe the reason for the requirement of having your first and last name is to make it easier to identify who you are speaking to.
ReplyDeleteMy first reaction at first was, I didn't quite understand the problem with the student name until I read the email thoroughly. The professor or any other person in the professional world should be ablate identify you just by looking at your email address, which would give them an idea of who they are possibly speaking to. Many professors don't try to help students, and as you can see this student just wanted to be uncooperative. The reason for this requirement is so that the student can get into the habit of (1) following rules and (2) getting prepared for how real the world can be.
ReplyDeleteI believe this requirement is to make it easier for both the professor and us when we try to communicate with each other, but I also understand that it might to difficult for someone to give up an email address that he/she has been using for a long time. However, as students, we need to read and fulfill the requirements that our professor is looking for. This student who was talking to you could be more patient and try to communicate in a nicer way.
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