(same message posted to course Twitter, discussion area, & BBLearn E-Mail)
I though we should reflect on what we have accomplished in the 1st posting period for Module 1 discussions to help us to improve our learning experiences. I hope you find them useful.
· Due: Sunday: Assignment 1: PLE Development
· Module 1 Discussions-1st Posting Period
o What we did right:
§ Responded to all SEVEN key discussion questions in the first posting period.
§ I saw many thorough and comprehensive responses to the key discussions with relevant and strong references support.
§ Some of you started respond to other students’ postings. It is a great way to engage us in more learner-learner interaction.
o What should I do in the 2nd posting period
§ TWO or more postings for the 2nd posting period: Respond to others' postings. More are always encouraged.
§ Total 9 posting at least for Module 1 (Previous students’ average was 12.59 postings; See Discussion Analyses: https://sites.google.com/site/etc545/etc545-module-discussion-statistics
§ Respond to others' postings.
§ As a courtesy, don’t forget to respond to the questions raised by the classmates, and the instructor to your postings. Frequently, I ask further questions to your postings.
o What we can improve:
§ More thorough posting. Some of our postings were not thorough enough, not well justified. I am looking forward for the improvement in the 2nd posting period.
§ Remember to “Reply” to the specific posting rather than initiating a new thread for our postings/responses.
§ Update the “Subject” field to reflect our posting; therefore, our subject field represent a title of our postings rather than read like “M1-KEY-5-Twitter” or “RE: M1-KEY-5-Twitter.” See the instructor’s postings for the examples.
· Q & A
o Q: Can we e-mail you at chih.tu@nau.edu?
§ A: Yes, please feel free to e-mail me at my NAU e-mail. I check my NAU e-mail account more often.
o Q: It looks like we can visit ETC545 course instructions at https://sites.google.com/site/etc545/ without visiting BBLearn.
§ A: Yes, Most of course instructions can be accessed on ETC545 Google Sites. Overall, module discussions, e-mails, and grade book are located on BBLearn. The rest of instructions are on Google Sites to implement the Open Educational Resources (OERs) and Open Network Learning Environment (ONLE) designs.
o Q: What is the length requirement for the discussion posts? Bullet points acceptable?
§ There is no specific length requirement. Generally, to address each question thoroughly. Be thorough is the key. It is not in a paper length. One paragraph probably is hard to address the question and justify our arguments etc. Thorough and arguments are justified are the main keys. I am sure we have many reflections, observations and examinations that we could share with the class. Bulletin points are fine but through and comprehensive are the keys.
o Q: Do I need to respond to all “Follow-Up” questions by the instructor?
§ Not required. If you have any reflections and ideas on the “Follow-Up” questions, please do share with us. Don’t hold it back.
o Q: Do I need to cite the text in any of the discussion posts?
§ A: Highly encouraged but not required.
o Q: Can I follow up on my own responses to the key discussion questions?
§ A: Yes. If you feel your first attempt to answer the key discussion questions is not thorough, you are encouraged to post follow-up postings to demonstrate your understanding on the discussion topics.
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