What kind of online student are you? Do others see you as Busy, Wordy, or Disconnected Dan? Do you sometimes come across as Oblivious, Trite-ly, or even End-Times Edith? [ read more ]
Note: Begin every end-of-week reflection with the affirmation "all posts read." This accountability statement confirms that you have fulfilled the requirement to read all discussion posts in every NBC online course.
The weekly report also asks whether you have read everyone's posts for that week. However, that report serves primarily as a checklist to help you track your progress.
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The grading rubric has two criteria:
What kind of online student are you? Do others see you as Busy, Wordy, or Disconnected Dan? Do you sometimes come across as Oblivious, Trite-ly, or even End-Times Edith? [ read more ]
—Howard Culbertson, hculbert@snu.edu
How to write good discussion board posts
"I have been able to use what I have learned in class through discussion with members of my congregation to spark their interest as well."
—a student, in a course evaluation
Reading all your classmates' discussion posts can deepen your understanding of course topics. Following the exchange of ideas can also strengthen your communication skills and create a sense of camaraderie.
Your classmates' opinions and insights can sharpen your thinking and introduce you to different perspectives and approaches. Responding thoughtfully to their posts helps develop your analytical and critical-thinking skills.
