HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE A GRADUATE LEARNING COMMUNITY? WHAT ARE THE KEY COMPONENTS OF A LEARNING COMMUNITY AND HOW MIGHT A GRADUATE LEARNING COMMUNITY DIFFER FROM AN UNDERGRADUATE LEARNING COMMUNITY?

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE A GRADUATE LEARNING COMMUNITY? WHAT ARE THE KEY COMPONENTS OF A LEARNING COMMUNITY AND HOW MIGHT A GRADUATE LEARNING COMMUNITY DIFFER FROM AN UNDERGRADUATE LEARNING COMMUNITY?

Topic 1 reviews some of the major differences between undergraduate and graduate studies. How do you think your graduate educational experience will differ from your undergraduate experience? How would you describe a graduate learning community? What are the key components of a learning community and how might a graduate learning community differ from an undergraduate learning community?

UNV 504 Week 1 Topic 1 DQ 2

This topic discussed the importance of communication. One of GCU’s goals is to help you effectively communicate throughout your life. Access and review the “Communication Tool.” Why is it important to communicate effectively with others? How will effective communication help students in their academic career? Give examples. Why do you think GCU emphasizes quality discussion posts and proper etiquette in the Discussion Forums?

UNV 504 Week 1 Topic 1 DQ 3

Read the GCU Doctrinal Statement, Four Pillars, and Christian Worldview at the following links:

GCU Doctrinal Statement: http://www.gcu.edu/Documents/Doctrinal-Statement.pdf
Christian Worldview: http://www.gcu.edu/about-gcu/christian-identity-and-heritage.php
Four Pillars: http://www.gcu.edu/about-gcu/university-snapshot.php
How do you think GCU’s Christian heritage makes the GCU academic experience different than the experience at a non-faith-based university? What value might this difference add to your educational experience?

UNV 504 Week 1 Class Wall Biography

Details:

Class Wall Biography

Participating and getting to know other students in your class is important in order to create the online community at GCU. The Class Wall is a place for students to network and get to know one another. Your first post to the Class Wall will be a biography to share information about you with fellow students.

Here are some things to consider including in your biography:

Your name
Where you are from
Your family
The degree program you are enrolled in
What you currently do for a living
Your hobbies or interests
Motivation for pursuing a graduate degree
Your biography should be 250-350 words.

Post your biography to the Class Wall by the end of Day 2 of Topic 1.

Submit your biography to the appropriate assignment drop box as well as posting it to the Class Wall.

Once other students have posted their bios, go back to the Class Wall and read them, as well as your instructor’s bio.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

UNV 504 Week 1 Assignment Navigating the Online Environment Scavenger Hunt

Learning how to navigate the online classroom environment is essential to your academic success.

Review “Navigating the Online Scavenger Hunt” and search LoudCloud to find the answers.
Complete the scavenger hunt while navigating LoudCloud.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Online Learning Environment Scavenger Hunt

Introduction

Learning how to navigate the online classroom environment is essential to your academic success. GCU’s Learning Management System (LMS) LoudCloud has many resources to help you become a successful graduate student.

Directions

View the LoudCloud Walk to Class Tutorial as well as search LoudCloud to find answers to the questions below. You should complete the guide while navigating the LoudCloud environment.


 

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