Module 1 Discussion: Self-Introduction

Step 1: Introduce Yourself

Let’s get to know each other a little bit. Your assignment is to create a discussion post to introduce yourself. Include the following information:

  1. What is your name and what nickname (if any) do you like to go by?
  2. What is your course of study at this college?
  3. Where are you from?
  4. What hobbies do you enjoy?
  5. What do you hope to get out of this class?

Step 2: Respond to Classmates’ Posts

After you have created your own post, look over the discussion posts of your classmates and respond to at least two of them.

Grading Rubric for Discussion Posts

The following grading rubric may be used consistently for evaluating all discussion posts.

Discussion Grading Rubric

Discussion Grading Rubric
Criteria Response Quality: Not Evident Response Quality: Developing Response Quality: Exemplary Point Value Possible
Submit your initial response No post made – 0 pts Post is either late or off-topic – 2 pts Post is made on time and is focused on the prompt – 5 pts Point value possible – 5 pts
Respond to at least two peers’ presentations No response to peers – 0 pts Responded to only one peer – 2 pts Responded to two peers – 5 pts Point value possible –5 pts

Total Points Possible for Discussion Assignment: 10pts.