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Section	Forum	Description	Discussions
1	Orientation Forum	*Online Readiness Discussion* Consider what you learned from your review of the list of the features of online course management systems and the results of your readiness quiz. What is your evaluation of your own readiness for online learning? How did the experience of ...	0

2	Unit 2 Discussion Forum	*Advantages of Online Courses Forum* After watching the video on the advantages of online courses, think about the advantages in terms of your won situation. What surprised you most about the comments made in the video? Do you see any of these advantages applying to ...	0

3	Unit 3 Discussion Forum	*Online Content Discussion Forum* Consider what you learned from watching the video in your content area. Notice how content is blended with 21^st Century communication and learning skills. What is your opinion of the quality and scope of content presented in the videos? ...	0

4	Unit 4 Discussion Forum	*Using Threaded Discussions Forum* Consider the video on threaded discussions. In unit 2, you explored the advantages of online learning. How does developing a substantive answer to a discussion starter help you learn? How can responding to others add richness to your ...	0

5	Unit 5 Discussion Forum	*Authentic Project Discussion* After watching the videos on using digital media and projects to enhance learning, consider your own learning style and preferences for applied learning situations. What affect does a “learn by doing” situation have on your ability to understand ...	0

6	Unit 6 Discussion Forum	*Using Feedback Discussion* The first video speaks to the collaborative nature of e-Learning while the second video demonstrates the use of constructive feedback in a real life situation. Consider your own experiences with giving and receiving feedback. How does the nature of the ...	0

7	Unit 7 Discussion Forum	*Reflection Discussion Forum* Reflect on what you learned in this mini tutorial. Consider the analysis of readiness for online learning that you did for orientation. How has taking this tutorial increased your readiness for online learning? In what ways has this learning been significant ...	0