It may take days or weeks for printed matter to travel between student and teacher. Guidelines for Incorporating Print Materials Distribute print materials well in advance. Although the mail system is generally quite reliable, issues may arise if the print materials are not distributed well enough in advance. Include clear directions for use. Students need to know exactly which print materials they are responsible for reading and the specified timeline.
Print materials are inherently non-interactive.
Therefore, you must design for the required interactions. In some cases, this may mean a specified timeline for e-mail messages, or a required number of postings to a listserve. Specify a timeline. Distribute a timeline for students to help them organize their study learning activities.