Sally emails a classmate named ___________ asking if they still need a collaboration partner for their online Spanish class. She provides her name, contact information including phone number and email, and her best days/times to communicate. The document also provides tips for successful communication when emailing classmates which includes clearly stating your identity and purpose, offering multiple contact methods, and being courteous and timely in responses.

1. Emailing a collaboration partner

2. Sample message Dear _____________, My name is ____________. I am in your online Spanish class and saw your post in the discussion group. Do you still need a collaboration partner? Please e-mail/call/text me this week. The best day/time to reach me is ________________________. Can’t wait to talk with you! Sally Student [email_address] Cell ___-___-____ Home ___-___-____

3. Step 1: Click ‘Email’

4. Step 2: Click ‘Send Message’

5. Step 3: Click ‘E-mail specific students from this course’

6. Step 4: Check box next to name of student(s) you want e-mail

7. Step 5: Type your subject and message, click ‘Send Mail’

8. Tips for successful communication * Email only 1-3 classmates at a time. *Clearly state who you are and why you are writing. *Offer several methods to contact you: -phone/text number (with area code) -e-mail (one you check most often) -instant messenger *Include a timeframe for getting back with you. *Be courteous and respond to calls and e-mails within 24 hours. *Be friendly! Working with others is a basic 21 st century skill that will be important in your future!