💻 Tech Tip
Students - Have you emailed your teachers at all, especially when confused on an assignment or asking for an extension? How do you do it?  Do you email like you text? Probably NOT a good idea.  Do you demand what you need, or do you ask nicely?  Here's a simple guide/how to to emailing your teachers.
Start with an introduction - Hello Ms. Becker is always nice to see.  I'll occasionally see just Becker on the intro.  That's fine.  Even just hi or hello.  It's really nice, especially when you need something.
Be specific in what you are asking about.  "I am confused about this assignment."  <-- What does that mean?  What assignment?!?  "I am confused about the dividing fractions assignment that you posted on April 5th."  That is much more clear and gives the teacher an idea of what you are talking about.
"I don't understand anything." Again, vague.  "I don't understand the directions.  Am I supposed to create a hyperdoc or is there one already created for me to add on to?"  That is much clearer.
Thank them for their help.  Seriously, don't you like to be thanked for your time?  Little things like that go a long way and show that you value their time.
Sign your name.  Yes, it seems silly, since your name is in your email address. But, it won't always be, especially if you use an email address that is not your school one.  Don't assume that people know who you are, and quite frankly, your teachers shouldn't have to search for who wrote the email anyhow.  Again, value their time.
Remember, teachers are human too, and not mind-readers.  You need to give them as much information as possible to help you out, so you, and them, don't get frustrated!

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