Got Communication?

Communication, communication, communication…  I don’t know how important it is.  But it must be very important since chapter 6, e-Learning companion, talks about it.  Communication is essential for building a strong positive relationship in life.  We need to communicate with others in order to know them.  In order to build a firm relationship, we need to communicate with them first.  Therefore, a strong relationship comes hand in hand with communication.  In another word, the foundation of a positive relationship is communication.  As a student in college, there are two important tips that I would like to share with you.  First, when you have any questions on a topic, “don’t be shy” to ask your instructor through email because your instructor is “the most valuable resource you have for being successful in college” (Ryan Watkins and Michael Corry).  Even if you don’t have any question, you can always send an email to the instructor and introduce yourself to the instructor.  It is always a good idea to make a “good impression online” (Watkins and Corry).  Second, “don’t wait until the end” to contact your instructor.  It is not a good idea to ask for help in the end of the course.  Think about it!  Are you going to help someone you know personally?  Or, are you going to ask someone you merely know?  Of course, you are going to help the person you know better than the guy you don’t really know.  Please, communicate!  After all, it does you more good than harm.  It never hurts to communicate.