Check-In Discussion - Fall 2016

  • Due No Due Date
  • Points 3
  • Submitting a discussion post

Purpose

This discussion gives you the chance to introduce yourself, get to know your classmates, and "test run" discussion tools.

Directions

The Canvas Student Guide Links to an external site. provides instructions for replying to a discussion post Links to an external site.. Optional: Use the built-in video recorder Links to an external site. so we can see your face and hear your voice. Just click the filmstrip icon in the reply editor.

For your post due by [day/time]:

Hit the reply button, below. Introduce yourself to other members of the course by answering these questions:

  1. Who are you?
  2. Why are you taking this course?
  3. What is one thing that fascinates you about [course subject]

For instance, you could say:

My name is Michael Caulfield. I'm from Keene, NH. I am taking this course primarily for fun -- I've always been interested in this topic, and I read a lot about [course subject] in my work, but I've never had a full course on the subject. So I'm looking forward to the breadth.

As far as what I find fascinating about [.....a course topic, Michael's personal experience related to the topic, and what Michael would like to learn about the topic in the course]. 

Rubric

Points Criteria
3 Answers all 3 questions in complete sentences.
2 Answers 2 questions in complete sentences.
1 Answers 1 question in complete sentences.
0 Answers 0 questions or does not write (or speak) in complete sentences

Netiquette

  • Be kind and respectful to others
  • Use full sentences
  • Avoid jargon and acronyms
  • Use language that supports others
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