In the traditional classroom, educators know immediacy is crucial for engaged learning. But immediacy does not always translate online, a concept some IT departments might not understand, especially if they have little interaction with students. Still, IT specialists can grow closer with students the same way teachers do — through immediacy. Immediacy is about shortening the distance between teacher and student, and this also applies to IT professionals’ interactions with students. Minimizing the distance between teacher and student is beneficial; when students connect, they try harder. Online and hybrid connections require a more focused effort than in-person connections, but with a collaborative effort, immediacy can be achieved even in large and demanding courses.
