Communicating in Online Discussion Boards - continued

How to Respond to Discussion

The following rubric gives examples of the expectations for online discussion posts depending on the function of the post.

Introduce Yourself

Most courses will ask you to make an introductory post.

Tips:

• Include your name.
• Include experience or prior knowledge.
• Ask questions you have about the course.
• Check your post is complete and error free.
• Follow your instructor’s lead!