Module 1 Discussion Forum

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Forum Instructions

In a post below, respond to the following prompt, which assesses course outcome(s) X and module learning objective(s) X [linked to outcomes/objectives chapter in syllabus]. Then, you must respond to two (2) of your classmates' posts. After you post a response, you will be able to see other responses. You are not required to post more than once, but feel free to respond to other posts and engage with your classmates

Your [first] post is due on [day of week] by [time] CST. Your response to another student is due on [day of week] by [time] CST. [Adjust for number of posts required.]

Your response should be at least [length requirement in words, sentences, or paragraphs] long. This includes responses to other students' posts. [Include previous sentence if necessary.] A simple “I agree” or “Yes” or “LOL” will not count. Please think about the questions and your peers' responses and reply thoughtfully and courteously, according to netiquette rules. Use good English grammar, correct punctuation, and complete sentences. While the posts will mostly be judged by their thoughtfulness and completeness, I reserve the right to take off points for grammatical errors, especially if they interfere with the clarity of the post. [Edit as needed.]

Prompt

Choose and respond to one of the following prompts:

Causes of Flooding
Flooding can be caused by rainfall, coastal storms, snowmelt, or failures of man-made structures like dams and levees. Which cause do you think poses the greatest risk in your community or region, and why?

Climate Change and Flood Risk
Climate change is increasing flood risks through sea-level rise, stronger storms, and heavier rainfall. How might these changes affect future flood patterns, and what steps can communities take now to prepare?

Louisiana Case Study
Hurricane Katrina (2005) and the Great Flood of 2016 are two of Louisiana’s most devastating events. What lessons from these disasters can help communities better prepare for future flooding?

Impacts on Homes and Communities
Floods often don’t completely destroy buildings, but they can ruin personal belongings, utilities, and infrastructure. What do you think is more difficult for communities to recover from—physical damage or emotional and social disruption? Explain your reasoning.

A forum for discussion promotes peer-to-peer and student-instructor interaction. Questions should be thought provoking and encourage detailed analysis of module topics. An example rubric is listed below.

If you do not want students to see other responses before they post, set type to "Q and A forum." For this type, you must create a post first for students to respond.

Subscription: Set to Auto.

Due dates: You cannot set due dates for forums, so be sure to tell students when to post above. These dates will not appear on the Moodle calendar.

Ratings: will place the forum in the gradebook. Restricting ratings to a date range only affects when you can grade, and not when the activity is available to students.

Activity completion: You can select completion criteria and an expected completed date.