Respond by Thursday. Discuss through Saturday.
REVIEW
Review this week's assigned resources to prepare for this discussion.
RESPOND
A series of eight videos related to the theme of Faith, Life, and Learning has been posted throughout the course. Watch the videos again and integrate relevant ideas from the videos as you reflect on the following:
- How does your faith impact your academic experience, and how does your academic experience impact your faith?
- What has been challenging, encouraging, or meaningful in your reflections about your faith?
- What does it mean to bring your faith into your learning?
Requirements
- Start your conversation thread
- Posts must express an understanding of the topic and the weekly course material
- Initial posts: 250 words OR 2-3 minute Video/Audio Recording
- Personal Reflection
DISCUSS
Post substantive responses to your colleagues. Responses could include suggestions for further resources, questions of clarification, or providing context and insight. Avoid simple posts of agreement, if you agree, explain why, and then thoughtfully further the conversation.
Review your colleagues’ posts and respond to your colleagues in a video, audio, or written response on the following:
- How does your spiritual formation influence your academic experience at LAPU?
Requirements
- Posts must contribute to the conversation while offering original thought
- Response to peers: 150 words OR 1-2 minute video/audio recording
- Post three (3) colleague responses (see discussion rubrics in the syllabus for details)
- Gives proper credit to resources, although strict APA formatting is not required (give credit where credit is due)
*Note: This activity will be checked for plagiarism and AI-generated content. Always review the University's Academic Integrity Policy (opens in a new window) statement regarding plagiarism and the use of AI. Learn more about Plagiarism (opens in a new window)
Discussion Instructions
- Post a substantive response to the prompt by the first deadline shown in the weekly overview text.
- Engage in discussion with peers about their original posts in an exchange of ideas, information, and perspectives that continues through the second deadline shown in the weekly overview text.
- Always check your forum posts for spelling and grammar errors. Click the link in the Assignment Helps to learn how to spell-check your forum posts.
- Posts and responses made after the academic week will not count toward your grade.
- Always refer to your course syllabus (opens in a new window) for details on grading criteria and the university's late work policy.