Emails and Schools – How Can We Make It Effective

Emails and Schools – How can we make this communication effective?

Communication between families, schools and peers has opened up a new world for educators in our schools.  Although it is easy to maintain good communication links, there are some simple tips to keep the communication respectful and professional.

• Use the language of a professional – you are not necessarily writing to close friends
• Remember to keep private information just that – private. You can always call or meet in  person if needed
• Keep to the message and make it simple so there are no misunderstandings
• Use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation – don’t be too informal
• Check that it will appear professional – choose your font carefully.
• Don’t write it all in capital letters
• Ensure your reader understands any abbreviations or symbols you might use
• Save the emoticons for your close friends
• Much of our direct communication with people is non-verbal, so beware of your tone when writing, and avoid the use of jokes, etc. – you don’t want people to misconstrue your meaning
• Junk mail is just that – don’t use it in your professional capacity when emailing
• Think about your emails, and if you want to learn more, search the internet for more great tips

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