Monthly Archives: May 2013

I am really in the class

Posted on May 24, 2013 in Excuses

Background provided by Instructor: I received this email shortly before the midpoint of a fully online course. This “student” had been emailing me with excuses for not completing assignments that ranged from not having the textbook to not understanding the … Continue reading →

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I should get an A for studying

Posted on May 7, 2013 in Entitled

Background provided by Instructor: After taking the last exam, this student has realized she will not be receiving an A for my class.  The final grade is based on several short writing assignments, and three exams (which were weighted higher … Continue reading →

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I have to have an extension

Posted on May 7, 2013 in Entitled

Background provided by Instructor: Yes, it is the end of the semester and here come the emails from my students asking for another day, two days, or even a week after the semester ends in order to finish their assignments … Continue reading →

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I know this is far fetched but….

Posted on May 3, 2013 in From a student

Background provided by Instructor: I received this email from a student after the last class. Students were given several extra credit options  such as writing a paper, participating in an online discussion, or attending a speaker or related event on … Continue reading →

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