A few thoughts on posting on the discussion board…

1. Please read the guide to Netiquette that is posted on the MSED 2000 website, and follow the rules for being a good online citizen.

2. Please be sure that your posts reflect advocacy and inquiry.

Advocacy: The act of stating a position, either pro or con.

Inquiry: The asking of questions to clarify or to deepen understanding.

3. Please respond to postings that ask you a question about something that you have posted. Don’t leave the “questioner” hanging in cyberspace.

4. Check the group boards often. Do not wait to post at the very last minute, not only do you lose points for this, but it stifles discussion and debate.

5. Please make sure that your grammar, spelling and syntax are correct. I will check for these.

6. BE POLITE AND PROFESSIONAL AT ALL TIMES.

7. Do not stray off topic.

8. Support your position with research, experiential evidence, or best practices.

9. Do not make your postings so short that they add nothing to the general discussion. “I agree,” “Yes/no,” “That’s nice,” etc. will not be counted as postings.

If you follow these simple rules, you should find the boards to be a useful way to interact w/your classmates and the professor.