Comment on Chere' Hobbs's post: Hi Chere'! I thought the same thing about the claim that email was the most preferred method of communication. Seems a little outdated. Most modern LMS and CMS platforms have a built-in Inbox or Messaging tool. It functions just like an email inbox, but keeps the conversation in the LMS and integrated with the course. Most students at my college use the LMS inbox and can also call and/or text the instructor for private communications. Email fatigue causes many students (and instructors) to miss important messages, even for those who do manage their inbox well. Students mostly likely have multiple email accounts they are managing, and it can get overwhelming quickly!
