As students a AiO we are faced with
many deadlines for submitting assignments and participating in
discussions. The deadlines are very
important for several reasons. One
reason is that with our classes only being 5.5 weeks long, if we get behind, it
is REALLY hard to catch us. Another is
that in that in the real world we have deadlines and school is a great place to
learn and train ourselves to be one time.
That being said, sometimes life happens and we find it is simply
impossible to meet a deadline in class.
So what do you do?
After you have a mild panic attack ……..
breathe.
Breathe deep,
Three – slow – deep breaths.
Now, get your ducks in a row, come up
with a good solid plan. How are you
going to handle this situation? How are
you going to get your work submitted?
How late will it be?
Then you MUST contact your Instructor! A phone call or email is fine, but you MUST
contact your Instructor! Depending on
your situation and who your instructor is, you might be extended some grace. Here are a couple scenarios with different
outcomes:
I was working on a project/assignment and just not getting the images
that I wanted. They were not up to my
standards. I made a conscious decision
to turn the assignment in a day late and take the deduction rather than turn in
images I was not happy with. I emailed
my instructor straight away and explained why I would be turning my assignment
in late. While I did indeed take the 10% deduction, my
commitment to excellence made an impression on the instructor and kept me true
to myself.
At another time, in another class, with another instructor. My
oldest son is a very gifted athlete and was being recruited by D1 schools for
football (and potentially basketball and baseball). In game 4 of his senior football season, in
the middle of the 3rd quarter, on his 212th yard of the
game, he broke his ankle. This did not
exactly fit the schools policy, but the instructor granted me grace for a late
assignment.
Deadlines are extremely important and you should do everything you
can to always meet them. But sometimes
being late is unavoidable. Just be
professional and handle it.
Drop me a note and let me know how I can help you today!
It’s just another Manic
Monday…..
Monday Ambassador
