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Writing ideas and information clearly and concisely is an important skill. This assignment will help you improve your writing and communication skills using a digital platform. In particular, you will practice giving opinions and supporting these with reasons. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

In addition, this assignment will help you meet the following:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Program Learning Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Work independently and collaboratively in groups;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Comprehend information presented in a variety of forms;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Apply functional language skills in a variety of Canadian social situations. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Essential Employability Skills Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Course Learning Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Support opinions with simple reasons;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Contribute to group discussions;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Utilize digital media to appropriately communicate a viewpoint;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"85dd7565-92bb-43da-8853-ab73592c819d","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Purpose (Why am I doing this?)"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
Between Jan. 14th-18th, you will create a new thread (post) and add it to the class discussion board about social media. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
Think about these questions, and then write a <\/span>paragraph<\/span> that gives your opinion, with supporting reasons and\/or examples. (Do not answer the questions directly. Use them to guide your answer.) You should write approximately 8-12 sentences.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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In your opinion, what is the best social media platform to use and why?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\n\t
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What are the advantages of social networking? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t
What are the disadvantages of social networking? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
How do you protect your privacy?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t
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What kind of information are you comfortable displaying to the public? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t
What kind of information are you uncomfortable displaying to the public? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
Have you ever \u2018unplugged\u2019 - limited or taken a break from social media? If so, for how long?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t
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If not, would you consider it? Why or why not?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"2b812672-c501-4475-b90a-8c5abdb5b790","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Task Part 1: By Jan. 18\/22; 11:59 p.m. (What do I have to do?)"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
Between Jan. 19th-20th, you will read the posts of classmates and respond to at least two of these posts. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
Your purpose in replying is to show your agreement or disagreement with their opinions, and to support your position with reasons\/examples. Be sure to identify the part of their post that you are agreeing\/disagreeing with, so it is clear. You should write approximately 5-8 sentences for each reply.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
Bonus marks will be given for additional replies that meet the same criteria as above. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n
Yes, it is possible to get 41\/32!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"312bbe86-fd93-466a-9a15-21c2a4c00932","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Task Part 2: By Jan. 20\/22; 11:59 p.m. (What do I have to do?)"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
This assignment is worth 15% of your final grade and will be marked using this rubric<\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"6800426c-eef6-44fe-9623-46ac939108c7","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Assessment (How will I be marked?)"}],"hTag":"h2"}

Discussion Board – Social Media

Donna Naylor