"While peer responses are typically a required element in your Walden courses, they also serve an important purpose – they allow you to exchange ideas, academically debate, and see topics through the perspectives of other people. "
"A dynamic discussion board lies at the heart of any productive online learning experience. In the absence of live or in-person class conversations, the discussion board serves as a space to reflect on course concepts, consider the views of others, and engage in thoughtful dialogue with classmates. "
Writing thoughtful peer responses to discussion posts is a significant part of the online learning experience. This resource offers strategies for providing constructive, specific, and professional feedback to peers.
Giving Constructive Feedback to Peers (PDF)
"If you struggle with finding a balance between your academic work and other obligations in your life, you aren’t alone."
"Email has easily become one of the quickest ways to communicate, especially in online learning environments, where most forms of communication are virtual. Even so, communicating with staff and faculty can be daunting for students new to the online setting."
"When I was a doctoral student at Walden, I had the opportunity to co-present at a conference with an Associate Director in the Academic Skills Center. Though I had been teaching college courses, this was my first experience presenting at a professional conference with peers in my field of study."
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