Note: Due to the public nature of this course, we are not able to give you a real Discussion or Quiz activity to participate in. Here's an example of a discussion prompt your instructor may use in the course, along with a sample quiz questions to ensure you've read and understand course expectations. Watch the Discussion Overview video to see how this tool works.

Introduce yourself in this forum so your peers will have a good sense of who you are. You are welcome to mention where you are working and what you do. Additionally, you are welcome to say something about your personal life, if you so desire. You may also consider how COVID-19 has affected you. Your self-intro post should contain at least 100 words.

I also expect each and everyone of you to reply and comment to one of your peers in this class. This is our only discussion activity where peer response is required. Your peer comment is still considered on-time if posted by the absolute deadline date for this discussion activity. Please refer to our list of tasks and due dates for due dates and absolute deadline dates.

Moreover, answer these questions with a simple yes or no.

1. Are you currently in possession of the course material, whether print copy or electronic? We are using the third edition.

2. If your answer to #1 is no, when do you expect do have it on hand?

3. Did you find and read our syllabus?

4. Did you find and read and save our course list of tasks and due dates?

5. Supplemental resources are found in most modules so that I can assist you with videos or tutorials for graphing. Is this clear?

6. All activities are open and that you can work ahead. Is this clear?

7. Assignments and exams are Word documents. You can open and save and work on them at your convenience. Is this clear?

8. Your technology issues can be resolved by contacting our Help Desk at (419)434-4357 or by emailing them at helpdesk@findlay.edu. Is this clear?

9. Our university has a tutoring center as well as a writing center to assist you. Is this clear?

10. In order to see the responses of your peers in the discussion forum, you must post your own answer first. Is this clear?

11. This course is not self-paced, meaning, there are specific deadlines you ought to meet. Is this clear?

We all know that time is such a limited resource, and so it is imperative that you manage your time so you can successfully complete this course. Lack or absence of time management is a leading reason as to why learners find taking online classes very challenging. Plan accordingly.

Onwards we go!

Grading rubric:

Self-introduction of at least 100 words: 6 pts

Reply to peer(s): 2 pts

Answer to the 11 questions: 2 pts