Participate each week in the weekly discussions. An important component of the learning that takes place in this course is due to the exchange of ideas within the discussions. It is essential that you respond within the designated week as other participants will have already have moved on in the course will not see late posts. You may not receive credit for late posts.
- Initial posts are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, and at least 2 additional posts are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.
- Minimum of 3 posts on 2 different days.
- Use proper netiquette (click here to view), spelling, and grammar.
- Use your own voice and cite your sources.
- Use your own voice and cite your sources.
- Your post must be substantial and not just, "I agree," or, "Good point."
Click here for the Threaded Discussion Grading Rubric for specific grading criteria.
Please refer to the guidelines above, and address all parts of the question to be eligible for full credit.
Week 4 Discussion Questions
- Watch the video, How Body Language Shapes Your Life. Actively listen to the video and take notes using a technique learned in the text, either Corrnell or Mind Map Method (p. 71-72). Share the method you used and whether or not you will think it will be helpful.
- In your opinion, why is active listening important?
- How does body language play a role in active listening?
- In text, instant messaging, etc., we can't see body language, so how to we "actively listen" to these forms of communication?
Click on the Reply link located in the lower right corner to respond to this week's question(s).