Frequently Asked Questions about DQs and Deadlines:
1. Does the Late Policy apply to Discussion Questions?
Yes. DQ responses have specific due dates. Therefore, the Axia Late Policy and standard deductions apply.
2. Can a student earn points for a DQ response posted after the Read-and Discuss week in which it was due?
Yes. According to the Axia lateness policy, 10% should be deducted for each day the DQ response is late, and the response should be accepted up to four days late, for a total deduction of 40%. For DQs that are due Thursday or later, that four-day range will extend into the first days of the subsequent Work Week.
3. Does this mean that students can earn participation points during a Work Week?
No. The policy stated above only applies to the initial response to the DQ, which is not counted as participation, but is graded as a separate assignment.
4. Is it OK for students to post their initial DQ responses before the Read-and-Discuss Week?
Yes. The facilitator posts the DQ threads on Sunday, before the Read-and-Discuss Week begins, and sometimes students will post their initial DQ responses right away, on that Sunday as well. That’s fine. In this case, the DQ response should be counted for the Read-and-Discuss week.
5. When is the feedback for Discussion Questions due?
Feedback on DQ responses is due within 7 days of the end of the Read-and-Discuss Week. The feedback should be published within the Gradebook, with the weekly feedback. Feedback on DQ responses should be qualitative and quantitative. Please refer to the recent Axia Highlight that went out regarding how to grade Discussion Questions and Participation.
6. Are Facilitators required to post late reminder notices for Discussion Question responses?
No. Facilitators are not required to post late reminders for Discussion Questions.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Assessment Techniques in the Classroom!
One quick and easy classroom assessment technique you can implement in any class is the One Minute Paper. With the One Minute Paper you ask the students some variation of the following two questions (Angelo and Cross, 1993)
1.What was the most important thing you learned during this class?
2.What important question remains unanswered?
Week 8: DQ 2
1.Great posting! I agree with your findings! If you were working with patients with chronic illness, what suggestions would you make in aid of coping? Do you think you would be able to help? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
2.Thank you for your response. I agree with your findings as I also advocate patients being actively involved in their care! In aid of promoting patient centered care, what advice would you give to patients? Would you suggest healthcare providers conduct educational in services during follow up visits? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
3.Great Posting! I agree that psychosocial intervention can be very beneficial! However, you explained that Biofeedback has limitation. I understand that Biofeedback is a technique that trained people use to improve their health by learning to control certain internal bodily processes that normally occur involuntarily, such as heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and skin temperature (Hawkins, 2007). It has also been proven to aid with other chronic conditions. Thus, do you think this is something the patient could learn to utilize without the worry if insurance will cover the expense? What are your thoughts?Hawkins, E. B. (2007). Biofeedback. Retrieved July 16, 2007 at http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/biofeedback-000349.htm.
4.Great posting! Thank you for sharing your good news with us! Seems like you have done great with the outcome of remaining seizure free! The methods you have identified and implemented has proven positive for you. Would you suggest those methods with others that may be suffering with this disease? If so, do you think it can be successful for others? Thanks for sharing!
5.Great Response! That is interesting how you explained to have your child take physical therapy rather than pain medications. I can understand your feelings, as I will be a bit hesitant. However, what would you do if the physical therapy caused pain? Would there be any other options you might consider? Would you involve the child in the decision making process? Thanks for Sharing!
6.Hi Nicole: Great Posting! I agree with your findings! It is very important to have family support to help aid one through an illness! I have a member of my family presently going through a crisis and would be devastated if he had no family support. However, what are your thoughts for those who doesn't have any family support in regard to illness? Do you think that may actually interfere with the healing process? If so, how? Thanks for Sharing!
7.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! Having support from friends and family may help people to cope with life difficulties! I believe people that have support systems are truly blessed! However, what would you suggest to those who don't have those support systems? How do those people cope? Thanks for Sharing!
8.Great posting! I truly believe that having social support plays a major part regarding psychosocial outcome! I agree with your statement " it starts at home with the parents". This is where we form our beliefs, morals, and traditions from parental teaching. Thus, we then understand the importance of family and friends! Thanks for Sharing!
9.Great Posting! I totally agree with your findings! Education is the key! I believe if one is educated on the subject, they can make more informed choices! Sadly to say, most illness happen due to the lack of education and/or knowledge. Thanks for Sharing!
10.Great posting! You couldn't have said it any better! Education and family support are the key to helping one stay abreact with psychosocial intervention! How would you suggest to educate a person and the family? Thanks for sharing!
2.Thank you for your response. I agree with your findings as I also advocate patients being actively involved in their care! In aid of promoting patient centered care, what advice would you give to patients? Would you suggest healthcare providers conduct educational in services during follow up visits? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
3.Great Posting! I agree that psychosocial intervention can be very beneficial! However, you explained that Biofeedback has limitation. I understand that Biofeedback is a technique that trained people use to improve their health by learning to control certain internal bodily processes that normally occur involuntarily, such as heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and skin temperature (Hawkins, 2007). It has also been proven to aid with other chronic conditions. Thus, do you think this is something the patient could learn to utilize without the worry if insurance will cover the expense? What are your thoughts?Hawkins, E. B. (2007). Biofeedback. Retrieved July 16, 2007 at http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/biofeedback-000349.htm.
4.Great posting! Thank you for sharing your good news with us! Seems like you have done great with the outcome of remaining seizure free! The methods you have identified and implemented has proven positive for you. Would you suggest those methods with others that may be suffering with this disease? If so, do you think it can be successful for others? Thanks for sharing!
5.Great Response! That is interesting how you explained to have your child take physical therapy rather than pain medications. I can understand your feelings, as I will be a bit hesitant. However, what would you do if the physical therapy caused pain? Would there be any other options you might consider? Would you involve the child in the decision making process? Thanks for Sharing!
6.Hi Nicole: Great Posting! I agree with your findings! It is very important to have family support to help aid one through an illness! I have a member of my family presently going through a crisis and would be devastated if he had no family support. However, what are your thoughts for those who doesn't have any family support in regard to illness? Do you think that may actually interfere with the healing process? If so, how? Thanks for Sharing!
7.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! Having support from friends and family may help people to cope with life difficulties! I believe people that have support systems are truly blessed! However, what would you suggest to those who don't have those support systems? How do those people cope? Thanks for Sharing!
8.Great posting! I truly believe that having social support plays a major part regarding psychosocial outcome! I agree with your statement " it starts at home with the parents". This is where we form our beliefs, morals, and traditions from parental teaching. Thus, we then understand the importance of family and friends! Thanks for Sharing!
9.Great Posting! I totally agree with your findings! Education is the key! I believe if one is educated on the subject, they can make more informed choices! Sadly to say, most illness happen due to the lack of education and/or knowledge. Thanks for Sharing!
10.Great posting! You couldn't have said it any better! Education and family support are the key to helping one stay abreact with psychosocial intervention! How would you suggest to educate a person and the family? Thanks for sharing!
Week 8: DQ 1
1.Great posting! I share your feelings! I am also on the computer most of the day! Question, if you needed to take Rx meds that interfered with your work, how would you handle that? Example: if the medication made you very sleep and you were unable to function in job and school.
2.Great posting! I once worked in a restaurant and understand the importance of using your hands. You have made some good points regarding coping methods with chronic illness. Thank God that medication and therapy can be made avail to assist people. However, if medication impaired ones ability to work, would that person need to stop working? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
3.Great posting! Arthritis can truly take a toll on ones body! It is good that you have medication, family, and physical therapy to help with your situation! However, for those who don't have those interventions, how would you suggest they cope? What are your thoughts?Thanks for Sharing!
4.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! It would be difficult to have someone assist with basic task we do each day. How would you handle those task if help was not available? What measures would you implement in aid of getting basic needs done?Thanks for Sharing!
5.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! Like yourself, I am also a independent person and having a chronic illness would require some assistant. However, even when receiving help I would still do all I could to function independently. Thanks for Sharing!
6.Great Posting! Interesting how a chronic illness may change a person life. Do you think having Arthritis would stop a person from carrying daily functions of life? Do you think there may be treatments that may be available in aid of helping one function with daily activities? If so, how effective would if be? Thanks for Sharing!
7.Great Posting! As you are living with arthritis, it seems like you are coping with it well. You explain it has slowed you down some, but has not stopped you. If you were to speak with others living with this condition, what suggestion would you give? Do you think your experience could help others cope? Thanks for Sharing!
8.Great Posting! As you are living with arthritis, you can truly relate to the challenges it may bring. Seems like you are doing a great job coping and may be able to assist others with the disease. If you were to educate regarding limitations arthritis may bring, what would you include? Is there any activity that would be eliminated? Thanks for Sharing!
9.Great posting! I am sure living with arthritis or any chronic disease may be challenging. I agree it is very important to understand the disease process and then accept certain limitations. In your opinion, with modern advances in medicine this disease may totally stop one from participating in regular activities? Or do you think chronic arthritis may only slow someone down with proper medication regimen? What are your thoughts?
10.Great Posting! I agree living with a chronic illness may pose a challenge. I truly like how you noted having a family support would be very beneficial in aid of coping! Family and friends support is very important when providing that emotional support. For those who may not have any friends and/or family within reach, what would you suggest they do? Is there any other type of support systems for this population? Thanks for Sharing!
2.Great posting! I once worked in a restaurant and understand the importance of using your hands. You have made some good points regarding coping methods with chronic illness. Thank God that medication and therapy can be made avail to assist people. However, if medication impaired ones ability to work, would that person need to stop working? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
3.Great posting! Arthritis can truly take a toll on ones body! It is good that you have medication, family, and physical therapy to help with your situation! However, for those who don't have those interventions, how would you suggest they cope? What are your thoughts?Thanks for Sharing!
4.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! It would be difficult to have someone assist with basic task we do each day. How would you handle those task if help was not available? What measures would you implement in aid of getting basic needs done?Thanks for Sharing!
5.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! Like yourself, I am also a independent person and having a chronic illness would require some assistant. However, even when receiving help I would still do all I could to function independently. Thanks for Sharing!
6.Great Posting! Interesting how a chronic illness may change a person life. Do you think having Arthritis would stop a person from carrying daily functions of life? Do you think there may be treatments that may be available in aid of helping one function with daily activities? If so, how effective would if be? Thanks for Sharing!
7.Great Posting! As you are living with arthritis, it seems like you are coping with it well. You explain it has slowed you down some, but has not stopped you. If you were to speak with others living with this condition, what suggestion would you give? Do you think your experience could help others cope? Thanks for Sharing!
8.Great Posting! As you are living with arthritis, you can truly relate to the challenges it may bring. Seems like you are doing a great job coping and may be able to assist others with the disease. If you were to educate regarding limitations arthritis may bring, what would you include? Is there any activity that would be eliminated? Thanks for Sharing!
9.Great posting! I am sure living with arthritis or any chronic disease may be challenging. I agree it is very important to understand the disease process and then accept certain limitations. In your opinion, with modern advances in medicine this disease may totally stop one from participating in regular activities? Or do you think chronic arthritis may only slow someone down with proper medication regimen? What are your thoughts?
10.Great Posting! I agree living with a chronic illness may pose a challenge. I truly like how you noted having a family support would be very beneficial in aid of coping! Family and friends support is very important when providing that emotional support. For those who may not have any friends and/or family within reach, what would you suggest they do? Is there any other type of support systems for this population? Thanks for Sharing!
Week 6: DQ 2
1.Great Posting! You have noted some excellent methods in aid of helping Kevin cope! In your opinion, if all of these measures were implemented could Kevin still have difficulty coping? If so, what other measures could be implemented in addition to the above mentioned? Thanks for Sharing!
2.Great Posting! You have identified important needs for Kevin! As Kevin is only 3 years old, there is a lot of information that must be conveyed to him. If you were the nurse working with Kevin, how would you go about this? Do you think you would be successful in aid of helping Kevin understand his treatment regimen? Thanks for Sharing!
3.Great Posting! You have discussed some good measures to implement with Kevin! If you were to work with Kevin, how would you get the nurse to spend more time with him? If the nurse was busy with other patients, would you request a family member to assist? Would that be appropriate? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
4.Great Posting! You have made some great points regarding Kevin health status! Yes, if his condition worsen, it could lead to death. However, If you were the nurse working with Kevin, how would you set the schedule you discussed? Do you think that Kevin would comply? Would you need intervention from his parents? Thanks for Sharing!
5.Great Posting! You are absolutely right! I can't image how it must have been for Kevin in the hospital with all the happenings taking place. I understand it must have been frighten for his mother also. However, how would you suggest the mother handle the situation with Kevin? Do you think she should have a backup family member present in the event she needs to be absence? Do you think she needs to be present at all times? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing
6.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! When working with children, one must take extra measures to ensure the child can develop trust. It is already a scary thing to note being sick and not having that comfort level observed. If you were the nurse, how would you handle things?
7.Hi Anne: Great response! I agree especially in stressful times it is important for parents to seek rest. Thus, the mother may need to be absence in order to achieve this. However, what would be your suggestion for the mother to seek rest and attend to her child? Would it be appropriate for her to have a family member present in her absence? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
8.Great response! However, what would you do if your employer would not allow you to miss any more days from work with the treat of termination? Would it be acceptable to have another family member present in your absence? What if it were an employer that was not understanding as it should? How would you handle this situation? Thanks for Sharing!
9.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! I think it is very important to inform the child at their age appropriate level why the parent may not be able to be with them for a period of time. Thus, as Sarah is 9 she should be able to understand while knowing that her mother loves her and would not leave her. Thanks for Sharing!
2.Great Posting! You have identified important needs for Kevin! As Kevin is only 3 years old, there is a lot of information that must be conveyed to him. If you were the nurse working with Kevin, how would you go about this? Do you think you would be successful in aid of helping Kevin understand his treatment regimen? Thanks for Sharing!
3.Great Posting! You have discussed some good measures to implement with Kevin! If you were to work with Kevin, how would you get the nurse to spend more time with him? If the nurse was busy with other patients, would you request a family member to assist? Would that be appropriate? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
4.Great Posting! You have made some great points regarding Kevin health status! Yes, if his condition worsen, it could lead to death. However, If you were the nurse working with Kevin, how would you set the schedule you discussed? Do you think that Kevin would comply? Would you need intervention from his parents? Thanks for Sharing!
5.Great Posting! You are absolutely right! I can't image how it must have been for Kevin in the hospital with all the happenings taking place. I understand it must have been frighten for his mother also. However, how would you suggest the mother handle the situation with Kevin? Do you think she should have a backup family member present in the event she needs to be absence? Do you think she needs to be present at all times? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing
6.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! When working with children, one must take extra measures to ensure the child can develop trust. It is already a scary thing to note being sick and not having that comfort level observed. If you were the nurse, how would you handle things?
7.Hi Anne: Great response! I agree especially in stressful times it is important for parents to seek rest. Thus, the mother may need to be absence in order to achieve this. However, what would be your suggestion for the mother to seek rest and attend to her child? Would it be appropriate for her to have a family member present in her absence? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
8.Great response! However, what would you do if your employer would not allow you to miss any more days from work with the treat of termination? Would it be acceptable to have another family member present in your absence? What if it were an employer that was not understanding as it should? How would you handle this situation? Thanks for Sharing!
9.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! I think it is very important to inform the child at their age appropriate level why the parent may not be able to be with them for a period of time. Thus, as Sarah is 9 she should be able to understand while knowing that her mother loves her and would not leave her. Thanks for Sharing!
Week 6: DQ 1
1. Hi Hayley: Great posting I can understand your findings! I believe with all the technology and advancement, it has implicated positive results regarding patient outcomes! However, what is your take regarding the technology of stem cell research? Do you think most people view this topic in a positive regard? What are your thoughts?
2.Thank you for your post! You explained that specialized medicine has been positive. How has it been positive in the overall health of the population? Give some examples? Thanks
3.Hi Lisa: Great Posting! I agree with your findings! I do believe both areas of medicine is needed and is individualize to patient needs. In your opinion, should the patient determine if he or she should seek attention from a specialist or from their primary doctor in aid of seeking a diagnosis? Some may think only the specialist would have the answer to a pending problem. What are your thoughts?
4.Great posting! I agree with your findings! As a RN, I see many new physicians furthering their practices to speciality areas. However, what are your thoughts if all physicians desired to specialize instead of becoming primary care providers? Do you think this would be a good idea for the public? Thanks for sharing!
5.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! I understand how patients that see multiple provides may cause some dissatisfaction. How would you suggest a solution to this problem? Thanks for Sharing!
6.Great Posting! You have highlighted a good point regarding specialized medicine! Thank goodness for physicians who decide to special in unique areas. However, what are your thoughts if everyone chose specialized medicine instead of becoming general practitioners? Do you think there needs to be a limit to MD who desire to specialize? What are your thoughts?
7.Great Posting! I agree with your findings regarding specialized medicine! However, what are your thoughts regarding primary care physicians that need to refer you to specialized MD prior to been seen? Do you think that patients should have more input in this process? If a patient is sure he or she has a specialized problem, should they been seen first by the specialist? Thanks for Sharing!
8.Great Posting! I agree that specialized medicine does give patients other options regarding their care. What do you think regarding patients that would prefer to see a specialists instead to going to their primary doctor? Do you think that there should be more restrictions or do you think that patients should have more ability to see a specialist if they need. What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
9.Hi Rhonda: Great posting! In response to your informing that when your child went to the specialist it was not very pleasant, was that due to seeing a different physician or did the specialist have a negative bedside manner? What made the experience not pleasant? And did you inform the physician of your findings? Thanks for Sharing!
10.Great feedback! You are absolutely right! Negative communication from providers should not be accepted and patients do have a choice to switch if necessary. Although, in many cases communicating feedback with those providers may be key prior to switching. What are your thoughts regarding that? Thanks for Sharing!
2.Thank you for your post! You explained that specialized medicine has been positive. How has it been positive in the overall health of the population? Give some examples? Thanks
3.Hi Lisa: Great Posting! I agree with your findings! I do believe both areas of medicine is needed and is individualize to patient needs. In your opinion, should the patient determine if he or she should seek attention from a specialist or from their primary doctor in aid of seeking a diagnosis? Some may think only the specialist would have the answer to a pending problem. What are your thoughts?
4.Great posting! I agree with your findings! As a RN, I see many new physicians furthering their practices to speciality areas. However, what are your thoughts if all physicians desired to specialize instead of becoming primary care providers? Do you think this would be a good idea for the public? Thanks for sharing!
5.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! I understand how patients that see multiple provides may cause some dissatisfaction. How would you suggest a solution to this problem? Thanks for Sharing!
6.Great Posting! You have highlighted a good point regarding specialized medicine! Thank goodness for physicians who decide to special in unique areas. However, what are your thoughts if everyone chose specialized medicine instead of becoming general practitioners? Do you think there needs to be a limit to MD who desire to specialize? What are your thoughts?
7.Great Posting! I agree with your findings regarding specialized medicine! However, what are your thoughts regarding primary care physicians that need to refer you to specialized MD prior to been seen? Do you think that patients should have more input in this process? If a patient is sure he or she has a specialized problem, should they been seen first by the specialist? Thanks for Sharing!
8.Great Posting! I agree that specialized medicine does give patients other options regarding their care. What do you think regarding patients that would prefer to see a specialists instead to going to their primary doctor? Do you think that there should be more restrictions or do you think that patients should have more ability to see a specialist if they need. What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
9.Hi Rhonda: Great posting! In response to your informing that when your child went to the specialist it was not very pleasant, was that due to seeing a different physician or did the specialist have a negative bedside manner? What made the experience not pleasant? And did you inform the physician of your findings? Thanks for Sharing!
10.Great feedback! You are absolutely right! Negative communication from providers should not be accepted and patients do have a choice to switch if necessary. Although, in many cases communicating feedback with those providers may be key prior to switching. What are your thoughts regarding that? Thanks for Sharing!
Week 4: DQ2
1.Great Posting! Seems like Amanda is truly making some bad choices. If you could talk with Amanda, what advice would you give her? Do you feel she would listen? Thanks for Sharing!
2.Great response! Yes, I agree that people have to be ready to change their behavior in order to be successful. In Amanda's case, would you implement similar measures as you did with your friend case? Or would you try a different route? Thanks for Sharing!
3.Hi Jacqueline: Great Posting! Yes, it can be difficult going through those teenage years. If you would speak with Amanda, what advice would you give her regarding the choices that are made? Do you think you would be able to give her sound advice? Thanks for Sharing!
4.Great Posting! Drug addiction can be a large pill to swallow! If you were to speak with Amanda regarding this situation, how would you address this issue? Is there anything you would be able to tell her that might change the outcome of her decision making? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
5.Great posting! I agree with your findings! Amanda does seem like she is headed down the wrong road. If you were to speak with Amanda, what advice would you give her regarding some of the choices she has made? Is there anything that could be helpful to Amanda? What are your thoughts?Thanks for Sharing!
6.Great Posting! Interesting how Amanda decisions may lead to destruction! If you had to talk with Amanda, what suggestion would you give her regarding this issue? Is there anything you could discuss with her that might change her way of thinking? What are your thoughts?Thanks for Sharing!
7.Excellent Posting! Amanda has a number of problems due to choices she has made. It seems to have a snow ball affect! Although Amanda has those issues, is there anything you would suggest to her in aid of relief? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
8.Great Posting! I agree with you findings! If you had to speak with Amanda, what would you suggest to her as a way of turning this situation around? Is there anything that could help Amanda at this point? What are your thoughts?
9.Great Post! With all of Amanda's problems, what advice would you give to her? Is there any hope for Amanda at this point or is this the end of the road for her? What are your thoughts?Thanks for Sharing!
2.Great response! Yes, I agree that people have to be ready to change their behavior in order to be successful. In Amanda's case, would you implement similar measures as you did with your friend case? Or would you try a different route? Thanks for Sharing!
3.Hi Jacqueline: Great Posting! Yes, it can be difficult going through those teenage years. If you would speak with Amanda, what advice would you give her regarding the choices that are made? Do you think you would be able to give her sound advice? Thanks for Sharing!
4.Great Posting! Drug addiction can be a large pill to swallow! If you were to speak with Amanda regarding this situation, how would you address this issue? Is there anything you would be able to tell her that might change the outcome of her decision making? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
5.Great posting! I agree with your findings! Amanda does seem like she is headed down the wrong road. If you were to speak with Amanda, what advice would you give her regarding some of the choices she has made? Is there anything that could be helpful to Amanda? What are your thoughts?Thanks for Sharing!
6.Great Posting! Interesting how Amanda decisions may lead to destruction! If you had to talk with Amanda, what suggestion would you give her regarding this issue? Is there anything you could discuss with her that might change her way of thinking? What are your thoughts?Thanks for Sharing!
7.Excellent Posting! Amanda has a number of problems due to choices she has made. It seems to have a snow ball affect! Although Amanda has those issues, is there anything you would suggest to her in aid of relief? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
8.Great Posting! I agree with you findings! If you had to speak with Amanda, what would you suggest to her as a way of turning this situation around? Is there anything that could help Amanda at this point? What are your thoughts?
9.Great Post! With all of Amanda's problems, what advice would you give to her? Is there any hope for Amanda at this point or is this the end of the road for her? What are your thoughts?Thanks for Sharing!
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