Effective Participation in Online Discussions

The video tutorial explains how to engage in course discussions, access them via the navigation bar, and participate by creating new topics or responding to existing ones. It covers the importance of original responses, grading criteria, and using rubrics. Additionally, it provides guidance on formatting, saving drafts, and finalizing posts, as well as replying to peers and locating specific responses.

What is the primary purpose of course discussions?

• To submit assignments

• To download course materials

• To explore course concepts and engage in meaningful online discussion

• To check grades

Where can you find the Discussions icon?

• In the assignment section

• In the instructor's profile

• In the course's navigation bar

• On the Course Content page

What should you do if you want to start a new discussion topic?

• Post in the general chat

• Select the Add Discussion icon

• Email the instructor

• Wait for an invitation

Why might an instructor hide classmates' responses before you post your own?

• To encourage original responses

• To prevent cheating

• To limit the number of responses

• To save bandwidth

How is your participation in discussions typically graded?

• Based on each individual post

• Only on the first post

• As a whole

• Only on the last post

What should you do if you want to see the grading criteria for a discussion?

• Check the syllabus

• Look in the course announcements

• Select 'This item is graded with a rubric'

• Ask the instructor

What can you do if you are not ready to post your response?

• Ask for an extension

• Delete your draft

• Save Draft to continue later

• Submit it anyway

How can you respond directly to another participant?

• Edit their post

• Send a private message

• Select 'Reply'

• Create a new discussion