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E-Mail Opens Lines of Communication for Teachers

But the Technology Also Has the Potential for Overuse and Abuse

E-mail, that modern-day convenience that allows instantaneous communication with someone across the room or around the globe, has helped Gay Holub—an 8th grade math teacher—work more efficiently and stay in frequent touch with parents.

Her weekly e-mail home includes upcoming test dates and information about material that is being covered in class. She can respond to messages while students are taking exams instead of waiting until her planning period. And if she’s home sick, she can still check the messages sent to her school account.

But as with most technological advances, electronic mail carries the risk...