Discussion "Read Like a Graduate Student"

• This week you have learned about the importance of knowing how to read like a graduate student. The tools you have accessible to you now should have you getting through your materials and grasping the important concepts with ease.

In the article, "Read Like a Graduate Student, not a Mystery Fan" you learned various techniques and were provided tools that can be used to help you along the way.

In your discussion, expand upon what you learned about yourself and your reading style through reading this article. Do you or will you find that the tools listed will be helpful to you as you progress in your studies?

Now that you are a graduate student, which of these techniques do you feel will benefit you most as you continue your education? Which of these techniques do you feel will benefit you most as you grow in your career?

Discussion "Active Learning"

• This week you have learned about the importance of active learning. One of the biggest factors of active learning is that you are not alone and are working among your peers.

This week, the discussion will be a debate about active learning strategies and what you feel works and doesn't work in the online classroom.

Those of you with the last name beginning A-L will choose a concept that you feel works in the online classroom. Those of you with the last name beginning M-Z will choose a concept that you feel does not work in the online classroom.

• The goal is to generate a list of what works and doesn't work based on your learning for the week therefore review the posts on the forum before you get started because the topic you list must be unique and not already listed in the classroom discussion.

As a part of the debate, you will respond to at least one of your classmates that posted opposite of your view. Your second response can be to any classmate.

In your response, attempt to expand upon the tools you will use to ensure that you are engaged in your learning. Be sure to list any organizations that you feel will be beneficial to get involved in throughout your graduate studies.

Discussion "Self-Management Tools"

This week you learned about self-management. You were introduced to techniques that will help you grow as a graduate students.

Reflect upon your learning this term to define where you feel you will be successful as a graduate student. What obstacles do you feel you might face as a graduate student?

What methods will you use to help overcome the obstacles? What self-management tools will you use to promote success as a graduate student?