DISCUSSION BOARD

he Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.

At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.

The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.

For your discussion board lab for Week 4, use an Internet search engine to research how Excel and be used in a business setting. You can also use the Excel site by clicking here to help get ideas. Look for information that interests you and that you did not already know about the business uses of Excel.

After your research is complete, come back to the Discussion Board and post 2–3 business uses for Excel. You must have at least 2 tips to share. You can post more tips, if you wish, later in your discussion.

In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.

 

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.