- explain how they are related to the previous thread of the discussion.
- comment on or express an opinion on a topic.
- provide a reason or rationale for the post. …
- contribute an example that illustrates a point in the discussion based on reading or personal experience.
How do you contribute to a discussion post?
- Do your homework. …
- Read prompts carefully. …
- Wake up your classmates with a strong argument or perspective. …
- Be relevant. …
- Bring something unique to the post. …
- Prepare your response in a text editor (like Word) before you post. …
- Leave participants wanting more.
How do you evaluate a discussion post on Blackboard?
Log into your Blackboard course and access the course discussion board. Hover over the forum you wish to grade and click the circular button that appears next to the forum.
Select Grade from
the menu.
What should be included in a discussion post?
- Do your homework. …
- Read prompts carefully. …
- Wake up your classmates with a strong argument or perspective. …
- Be relevant. …
- Bring something unique to the post. …
- Prepare your response in a text editor (like Word) before you post. …
- Leave participants wanting more.
What is a discussion assessment?
Discussion is
a way of testing and exploring new ideas
.
Students
acquire knowledge and insight from diverse points of view. Conversation provides practice with problems and concepts. Students' awareness of, and tolerance for, ambiguity or complexity increases. Students recognize and investigate their assumptions.
What is a discussion rubric?
A discussion rubric
guides students in writing original posts and replies to other students
. To simply agree or disagree with other students is not sufficient.
What is a graded discussion?
Graded discussions are
a great way to engage students in class participation
. The discussions feature allows for threaded discussions, where members of the course can reply to comments within a discussion response. Discussions also allow members to attach files, links, and audio/video (Enterprise feature).
How do you participate in a discussion?
- prepare for the topic.
- be willing to listen to others.
- build on what other people have said.
- be willing to change your opinions.
- not be afraid to give your honest opinions.
- support your opinions with evidence.
- give others a chance to speak (i.e. do not dominate the discussion)
Which three factors determine the formality of a discussion?
Topic, audience, and purpose
are the three factors that determine the formality of a discussion.
How do you host a discussion?
- 6-12 people. …
- Pick a comfortable space. …
- Provide food. …
- Provide caffeine. …
- Pick a narrow topic. …
- Give a prompt. …
- Share personal stories. …
- Don't make it too serious.
How do you respond to a discussion?
Validate the post
by sharing your experience and stating how it relates to the course material or to the initial post. Agree or disagree with the post and explain why you agree or disagree. Expand on your classmate's post to demonstrate that you understand the topic.
How do you write a discussion?
- Summarize the key findings in clear and concise language. …
- Acknowledge when a hypothesis may be incorrect. …
- Place your study within the context of previous studies. …
- Discuss potential future research. …
- Provide the reader with a “take-away” statement to end the manuscript.
How do you write an introduction for a discussion?
- Attract the Reader's Attention. Begin your introduction with a “hook” that grabs your reader's attention and introduces the general topic. …
- State Your Focused Topic. After your “hook”, write a sentence or two about the specific focus of your paper. …
- State your Thesis. Finally, include your thesis statement.
What a rubric means?
A rubric is
a scoring guide used to evaluate performance
, a product, or a project. It has three parts: 1) performance criteria; 2) rating scale; and 3) indicators. For you and your students, the rubric defines what is expected and what will be assessed.
How do you respond to a peer discussion?
Validate the
post by sharing your experience and stating how it relates to the course material or to the initial post. Agree or disagree with the post and explain why you agree or disagree. Expand on your classmate's post to demonstrate that you understand the topic.
Can I add a rubric to a discussion in canvas?
In Canvas you can add a rubric to
any type
of assignment: Assignment, Discussion, and Quiz!
