GEN 104 Week 1 Discussion 1 | Indiana Wesleyan University

GEN 104 Week 1 Discussion 1 | Indiana Wesleyan University 

1.   If you are taking this course online, navigate to the threaded discussion below.  Scroll up to read the instructions, then "Start a New Thread" and post your response to the following question:

a.    Introduce yourself to your classmates.  You may share personal and/or professional details. You may also want to add a picture of yourself or a picture that helps us get to know you better.

b.   Label your posting [Your name] Autobiography. Thus, if your name were John Doe, your posting would be labeled: John Doe Autobiography.

2.   Use these questions as a guideline for what to write or talk about:

a.    Your name and city of residence.

b.   A description of your faith journey

c.    Your employer and job responsibilities.

d.   A description of the experiences you have had that may be helpful for other students in your cohort.

e.    Something about your family, pets, hobbies, etc.

3.   Type (or copy and paste) your written biography or post your video biography link into the message area for the posting.  Do not attach a separate document to the discussion board.

4.   Your initial post is due by the end of the second day of the workshop.

5.   Read and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings, as well as all follow-up instructor questions directed to you, by the end of the workshop.

6.   A discussion can help you learn together and demonstrate your understanding of key concepts if your postings: 

a.    Clearly and thoroughly address the prompt with meaningful information.

b.   Introduce your own ideas and questions, rather than restating what your classmates have shared to add greater depth to the discussion. (Include much more than: “Great post,” or “I agree.”).

c.    Refer to relevant course concepts as you discuss your learning together.

d.   Develop insightful conversation by directly addressing the ideas your classmates have posted.

Post your discussion response by clicking the 'Start a New Thread' button.

 

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