Discussion Board
The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.
At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Friday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Friday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.
The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.
Research the Web, and select and discuss 3 tools that can be used to test network reliability.
Discussion Board Assignment Guidelines
• Research network reliability tools, and select 3 of them to analyze.
• Answer the following questions:
o What is the objective of each tool?
o How does each tool function with regard to network reliability testing?
o How would network reliability tools be used, and when?
o How are these tools used specifically to improve performance?
• What challenges might be faced when trying to apply network reliability tools when using cloud computing, wireless, or other topologies?
• Post a new topic to the Discussion Board that contains your answers to the questions above.
• Respond to 2 other students' posts on the Discussion Board, and critique their answers.
• Use APA references and citations to support your assertions.
o Do not include a table of contents or abstract.
Your submitted assignment should include the following:
• Your Discussion Board topic containing your responses to the 2 questions in the assignment guidelines
• Responses to 2 other students' Discussion Board posts.
In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.