How to respond to an online discussion

Online Discussions

Poll

How are you feeling today?

• I'm feeling great😃

• I'm doing fine but could be better😕

• I don't know😐

• I'm good 🙂

• I'm struggling😔

Open Ended

Is there anything bothering you today that I should know about?

Would you like to share anything else with me today?

Live Session is part of your attendance but not ALL of it. You also need to complete your assignments.

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​Live Session

Open Ended

Question of the day: What is your favorite pizza topping? and why?

Good Discussions

Good Discussions have thoughtful posts and thoughtful responses.

But what does that look like?

Agree but expand on the idea.

Sentence Stem: “I agree with what you said about________________. I think that _______________ and I also think that _____________.”

"I think In-N-Out Burger is the best fast food restaurant because they have delicious burgers and great prices."
Possible response:
I agree with you. In-N-Out is one of my favorite fast food restaurants too! I love the food and the prices as well. I also think that they are good because their menu is small so they can get really good at what they do. They don't offer a ton of other stuff like most of the other fast food places.

Ask additional questions or provide additional ideas or perspectives.

“I thought your ideas were __________and I am wondering/curious about/ would like to ask if you think __________? Or, do you think __________ is__________?”

"I think In-N-Out Burger is the best fast food restaurant because they have delicious food at great prices. "

Possible response:

I think your opinion on In-N-Out burger is really good and I agree the food is delicious and at a great price but I am wondering if you think other places with a wider variety of food are a better choice? After all, In-N-Out only makes two kinds of burgers. I think people like to have more choices. Or do you think less variety is part of what makes them good?

Explain why you disagree (with all or part) but provide evidence or support. Be polite and respectful.

“I read your comment and I respectfully disagree with your thoughts about/on/regarding _____________ because_____________. I think  _____________  because/due to the fact/in my experience ___________.”

"I think In-N-Out Burger is the best fast food restaurant because they have delicious food at great prices. "

Possible response:

I think In-N-Out is an ok fast food restaurant but I respectfully disagree that it's the best one. I think Rubio's is the best fast food restaurant because they offer healthy choices and eating fish is better for the environment. I also think fish tacos represent San Diego's culture better.

Open Ended

Your Turn!

QUESTION: What is your favorite pizza topping ? explain why

Respond to this comment:

I think the best pizza topping is ham and pineapple. The cheese along with the sweet and salty make it a perfect combination of flavors.