It wasn't long ago that the greatest contact students had with the world outside the classroom was a field trip two or three times a year. Welcome to the world of electronic communication.
Electronic communication is a discourse, the giving and taking of information.
The use of electronic communications in the classroom allows students to visit astronauts at NASA or travelers in Peru. As educators, we know that we don't always have all the answers. However, with the resources available today, students can search for, and solicit answers from, practicing professionals in just about any field. Probably most importantly, using electronic communication reinforces learning that has taken place in the classroom. In Getting the Most Out of Email , you will learn how to use email and better manage your messaging.