I have found that calling each of my students one time a week has made a difference in my class. Not all of them will answer my calls but I still leave a voicemail and follow up with an email letting them know how they are doing in the class and offing all the help and support they need. I even found that some of my procrastinators are turning in assignments on time now because I have taken the time to build a relationship with them. Are there any other suggestions on how to retain students and keep them motivated?

This will be my first time teaching and I am finding myself being a little intimidated at the thought of grading student’s assignments and providing quality feedback. Any suggestions on how I can overcome these fears?