Since this is the first graded discussion activities, I reflect on what we have accomplished in Assignment 1: PLE and the 1st posting period for Lesson 2 discussions to help us to advance learning experiences.
Lesson Discussions
What we did right:
· Responded to ALL KEY discussion questions by Thursday.
· I saw many thorough and comprehensive responses to the key discussions with relevant and strong reference supports other than the required readings. Additional references are always encouraged to strengthen your logical arguments. Continue your great work.
· Some of you started to respond to other students' postings. It is a strategic approach to engage us in more learner-learner interaction. Predicated on nebulous research, early responses result in effective learning with greater learning outcomes.
What we can advance:
· Be thorough on any responses with logical elaboration and justification. All arguments are well justified and free from any non sequitur. Just pointing something out is not considered good reasoning. ETC645 is a course with one of the highest course numbers. We are expected to demonstrate strong logical reasoning and critical thinking skills in any of our learning products and communications. Your preeminent logical and critical thinking skills would distinguish you from others.
· Update the "Subject" field to reflect the key points of our posting; therefore, the subject is meaningful rather than reading like "K1-Foundation of OL" or "RE: RE: RE: K1-Foundation of OL." See my postings for the examples.
· As a common courtesy, respond to the questions raised by the moderators, the classmates, and me to your postings.
· Post early so your great ideas won't be taken. Research showed the students how posting early obtained better learning outcomes, learning grades, and positive learning experiences.
At least 2 postings in the 2nd posting period (Friday-Sunday)
· You can:
o Respond to the questions raised by others to your postings.
o Respond to the Follow-Up questions posted by the instructor. It's optional but encouraged.
o Respond to others' postings.
· Total 6 posting at least for Lesson 2 (Previous students' average was 12 postings)
Q: I have responded to others' postings in the 1st posting period. Can they be counted toward the 2nd posting period?
A: No. Be sure you have four or more postings in the 2nd posting period.
Q: I saw you posted "Follow-up" messages to each key question. Am I required to respond to all "Follow-Up" questions?
A: Not necessary. If you have any good thoughts, reflections, or comments, why not share it.
Q: Am I required to interconnect with all students?
A: No. While engaging in weekly discussions, you may need to employ adroit finesse of interconnectivity to determine whom you should interact with and connect with to achieve well-resourced learning outcomes since we have a fairly large class. Interconnecting with every single one on each topic may not be possible nor practical.
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