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Assignment

Navigate to the Learning Management System Video Series in the Topic 1 Resources to complete this DQ. Choose one video tutorial to summarize and post your summary as a response here in the discussion forum. In your summary, share one thing that you found helpful from the video. How might you utilize that information? What is a scenario in which you may need to refer to the video for guidance or support? The goal of this discussion question is to provide summaries for all the help tutorials, so try to summarize one of the tutorials that has not already been summarized by another student. If all videos have already been summarized, your summary should include new or additional information/examples not already shared by another student. Your response must be 150-200 words and have at least one citation and one scholarly source to support your response. Cite any references accordingly using in-text citations and a reference list in APA format.

ANSWER

Topic 1 DQ 1 (Obj. 1.1 and 1.2)

The "Discussion Forums" video tutorial provided some invaluable insights for success. One particularly useful aspect discussed was the navigation shortcut that allows users to easily access the discussion forums from the left-hand menu. This convenient feature can boost time management and help students submit their discussion posts promptly, which is vital for maintaining academic progress and involvement (Johnson, 2020).

I intend to use this feature to keep a close eye on discussion threads, making sure my contributions are well-organized and submitted on time according to the course schedule. By taking this proactive approach, I can boost my participation and engage more effectively with my peers.

There may be times when I find it helpful to revisit this video, especially when I need to connect with a classmate about an assignment or clarify something we've already discussed. Having the ability to easily access our previous conversations can enhance our understanding and maintain a good flow in our academic discussions.

References

GCU Academics (2023). Discussion Forums [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AsSo6OXcYo&list=PLIP5_iaUyziWSVtqW24nLte2zvyzK6H98&index=5

Johnson, M. L. (2020). Effective strategies for online learning environments: Practical tips for navigation and engagement. Journal of Digital Learning and Education, 15(3), 45-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtle.2020.08.002