1. NETiquette: Discussion Board Etiquette Expectations for Discussing Current Events Online

2. What is a Discussion Board? it is a way of sharing ideas with others using the computer as a tool it is a discussion that is written rather than spoken it is a place where many people can discuss the same topic at once your ideas are displayed for everyone to read you can get instant feedback from other students teachers can read and comment on your thoughts immediately It is an extension of the classroom - the classroom online

3. How are we using a Discussion Board with Current Events? 1.) Just as we did in class, a current event will be presented and then discussed. We will have 5 or 6 current events being discussed every week. 2.) Students will be asked to find and link their current event to Mrs. Nishimura's Sharepoint site. 3.) We will read and then discuss a question based on the news story. 4.) We will have some lab time to work on the discussions, but there is an expectation that students will be accessing the site from home as well. 5.) Those students who present the current event will monitor the discussion and comment as necessary.

4. How do we properly discuss online? Criteria for Positive Discussions your comment is based on the article read it answers the question that was given proper sentence structure, punctuation and capitalization are used the comments reflect your opinion, but never criticize the person presenting the current event your response should be thoughtful and consist of about 5-8 sentences in length The GOLDEN RULE applies both on and offline

5. How will students be evaluated? Mrs. Nishimura will continually monitor the discussions and comment as she sees fit. Those presenting current events will be given marks for providing an appropriate link, monitoring discussions and providing periodic feedback. /25 Those offering comments on the discussion board will be given marks for offering thoughtful, well written work. /25 *Marks will be deducted for slang, "MSN" lingo, negative remarks, incomplete sentences, chit chat, unnecessary punctuation or symbols.

6. What do I need to do for Thursday? 1.) Complete your response to Posh Pets and bring it to class ready to type it onto Mrs. Nishimura's Discussion Board 2.) Steven, Austin A., Samantha, Megan, Taylor, Ariya, and Alexa will look for a news article online and post the link on our website. See me if you need extra help with this. 3.) All students in the class will sign on to the Minnekhada website at home. Go to Mrs. Nishimura's site and see if you can get into the Discussion Board. You will need to use Username: sd43\090-student username Password: usual school password

7. Thursday Nov. 6th Computer Class Sign onto the website and go to the discussion board. Post your response to the question about Posh Pets Go to the links section and find the link for your group If you are in Group 1 read Samantha's E coli article, and Austin's 2010 Olympic article. If you are in Group 2 read and respond to Megan's Swine Flu article and Taylor's Icebergs Melting article If you are in group 3 read and respond to Alexa's H1N1 Vaccine article, and Ariya's Helicopter Crash article. Then write a thoughtful response to the questions posted by your respective group leaders for today. Once you have posted your responses, go back and comment on other's responses.