Discussions+and+Reflections

=Discussions and Reflections=


 * **Objective 1:** Participate in an online course including discussion and reflection.


 * Week 1**:
 * Post to discussion board on Introductions and How your research is going. ( 5 points)
 * Week 2:**
 * Post to discussion board on Fitness Plan questions. ( 5 points)
 * Reflection 1 on the process of developing a Fitness Plan is due by 10:00pm Sunday night. ( 10 points)
 * Week 3:**
 * Post to discussion board on How carrying out first week of Fitness Plan is going. ( 5 points)
 * Reflection 2 on Week 1 of your program is due by 10:00pm Sunday night. ( 10 points)

See Week schedules for more details.


 * Here is an Introduction and General Discussion page for our Online PE Class.**

Click on "Discussion" above, click a subject, type in a reply and click "Post". Before you are able to reply, you will need to join our class wiki. Follow the directions in the "Discussion" link above.


 * Please read and follow the netiquette below when posting to the discussions and communicating online.**

**// What is netiquette? //** Communication and conduct in the course community will be held to the standards of academic achievement, discipline, equal opportunity, student rights and regulations, and policies specified for any course at the institution. Some netiquette guidelines:

**// Behind Every Name There is a Person //**

a. Respect the **privacy** of your classmates and what they share in class. b. Ask classmates for **clarification** if you find a discussion posting offensive or difficult to understand. c. **Avoid sweeping generalizations.** Back up your stated opinions with facts and reliable sources. d. Understand that **we may disagree** and that exposure to other people’s opinions is part of the learning experience. e. Be **respectful** of each other. We’re all in this together. Before posting a comment, ask whether you would be willing to make the same comment to a person's face. f. Keep in mind that everything you write, indeed **every click of your mouse is recorded on the network server.** On the Internet there are no take backs. g. Keep in mind that you are **taking a class**. Something that would be inappropriate in a traditional classroom is also inappropriate in an online classroom.

**// Online Communication //**

a. Be aware that typing in **all capital letters indicates shouting**. b. **Be careful with humor and sarcasm.** Both can easily be misunderstood! c. Review all discussion postings before posting your own to **prevent redundancy.** d. Check your writing for errors by **reviewing what you’ve written** before submitting it. e. **Acronyms** (LOL, etc.) and **emoticons** (smilies) are commonly used online, but be careful not to overuse them. f. Many communications with your instructor or fellow students are best handled through **email**. Only post on the **classroom discussion board** if the conversation is relevant to others in the class.

*Leanne: Policy Handbook, Program Evaluation Basics (I thought this was great. Hope it's ok we used it)

// F: Respectful Behavior // Content Standard Students in Wisconsin will demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior in physical-activity settings. // G: Understanding Diversity // Content Standard Students in Wisconsin will demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among people in physical-activity settings.