SAMPLE: Discussion description (modify for your needs)
- Due No Due Date
- Points 0
- Submitting a discussion post
Discussion description
include information about the purpose and goals of this discussion:
- what is the format of this discussion: individual posts, post and reply, small group, etc.
- what students are expected to do, e.g., reaction to an article, instructor's question, other student's question, etc.
- provide discussion question or prompts
- describe any roles and responsibilities, if any
- what is an expected outcome of this discussion
- any tips, suggestions and recommendations that might be useful for students
- quality expectations for discussion posts
Technology requirements
Specify what technology students need or are allowed to install and use.
Provide information about troubleshooting support and resources.
Resources to be used
List resources, activities, or tools students need to use to fully participate and contribute to this discussion.
Accomodations
Outline what the accommodation process will be for those who are unable to access and participate in this discussion.
Grading criteria
Describe what the grading process is going to be and what criteria will be used.
Due date
Indicate when the discussion needs to be completed, if it will be closed, if students will be able to review the discussion posts later.