Collectively Created Course Expectations and Values

Please respond to the following questions in a post. Also, read and consider what your classmates have to say before posting.

This semester we will be discussing highly debatable topics on a regular basis. For our class to have constructive interactions we must thoughtfully engage with ideas that differ from our own. How should our class ensure this occurs? Thank you in advance for your contributions :-) 

1- What does a productive learning environment look like? What can we as individuals and as a group do to create one?

2- How should people deal with ideas that offend their beliefs/identity?

3- Why is creating a space to exchange ideas important in a learning environment? 

4- What consideration or expectation would you like for the discussion boards and other online interactions?

 *You are welcome to write your responses in paragraphs or bullet points.