Hi Melanie: I think the quicker we can report grade information, the appreciative the students will be. Many istitutions are now using electronic grading or electronic courses, even for on-ground delived courses. In these settings, all grading is vitually instantly reported and is available at any time the student wishes to view it. One important principle that can get lost in all the technology is that human touch. Even though the student may have access to grades, that sould not be a substitute for personal, one on one connecting. Informing student how they can achieve better grades or perform better is just as important as what their grades are. Also, one on e give s us the opportunity to provide encouragement, support, advice, assistance, clarification, and very important, genuine concern that demomstrates we care about the students success. It's hard to convey that in an email or just by posting grades with comments. Regards, Barry