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Discussion Forum Engagement
The Basics
This course will use discussion forums to engage participants in meaningful dialogue around shared experiences. Every forum will contain clear instructions and requirements for completion. Please carefully read and follow the instructions. The course facilitator will periodically check on responses to ensure quality and appropriateness.
Replying to a Post
Many discussion forums will ask that you reply to another participant's post, in addition to posting your own topic. These conversation starter can help you construct a response:
- Can you tell me more about...
- I am curious about...
- What do you think about...
- Your post reminded me of...
- This is important to me because...
- This made me think of...
- I can related to this because...
- Have you considered...
- This was interesting to me because...
Subscribing to Your Post
You can decide whether or not you'd like to receive an email notification if someone comments on your post or adds a new post. There are two ways:
- If you want to receive a notification about one specific post, click the envelope icon off the the right of that post. It is strongly recommended that you do this.
- If you want to receive notifications about all posts in a forum, click the "manage forum subscriptions" link at the bottom of the forum and sign up from there.
"Netiquette"
"Netiquette" is etiquette for online communication. Please practice the following guidelines when posting comments or replies.
- Proofread and edit your work before posting.
- AVOID THE USE OF ALL CAPS as this may be interpreted as shouting.
- Avoid abbreviations (e.g., LOL, OMG).
- Avoid using humor and sarcasm as they can be difficult to detect in written communication.
- Practice civil discussion. Refrain from ranting about someone or something.
- Respect the privacy of communication within a course. Do not publicly forward the comments of your fellow participants to others outside of the course.
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