You can write your post by going to the plus sign at the top of the site > type a title* and type the body of your post > choose the category “Discussion Board/ Conversation #” with the corresponding number for the Conversation on the right > publish.
*Please use the title format “[FirstName] [LastName] Conv __” (insert corresponding conversation number)
If you want to add a photo or video or other media, click on the “Add Media” button above the text box. You can then upload the file. Click on “Insert into Post” on the bottom right of the screen.
Before you publish your post, you will have to select a category. Please select ONE category. Do not make your post sticky– see below
Submit your comment on the post of a classmate by selecting the title of the post > scroll down to where you leave a reply > type the comment > post comment.
An enormous post is your original response to my prompt. It must be at least 200 words, and is worth up to 100 points each. It’s recommended that you submit your primary post a few days prior to the due date to allow classmates to respond. There will be 8 posts/ conversations throughout the semester.
A reply to classmate is your response to a classmate’s post. Your reply must be at least 100 words and demonstrate engagement with a classmate. It is worth up to 20 points, for a total of 100 points for the 5 required replies. For the required 5 replies, you decide when to reply and to whom, but please spread out your replies between different conversations. For example, if you reply to 5 classmates in Conversation 1, that’s great, but I will only give you credit for 1 of your replies. My advice: reply to classmates in the first 5 conversations.
All conversations are due by 11:59pm by the end of the week in which they are assigned. For example, conversation 1, assigned in week 1, is due by the end of week 1.
All conversations should reflect some reasoned thought on your part. Think of them as mini-essays that help you make a clear, focused point. They should also be spell-checked.
All posts should be courteous.
Feel free to post as many replies to classmates as you like. After you complete the required 5 replies, your other replies can be as short, or as long, as you want.
No late replies to classmates will be accepted.
