Title: Goals Are Important!
Course: Open PRO250 Oil & Gas Production I > Section: Week 1: Overview & Introduction to this Oil & Gas Hybrid Class

Discussion Forum  #1- Keep in mind that you can always compose your answers to these forums in a word processor first, use your spell checker ,and then copy and paste your answer into the response area of the form. Note - For the first module, I will score your posts and  responses very highly while you learn how to navigate our discussion format. After Mod 1, higher ratings will be tougher to earn without putting much thought and research into your posts because I will follow the discussion rating rubric (see below.)

Think about: Goals can be important to your success in this class and in your life. If you are motivated and have efficient time-management skills, you WILL be successful. Think about your goals for yourself at CMC AND your goals for the future and then take about 1/2 hour to fill in the form at this linked attachment. Student Reflection and Time Management form.

Action Required Now taking into consideration your classes, your family, your job, and your career plans, share your thoughts with us (NOTE - the form is yours, please do not share it with us, just your thoughts and conclusions:

First post - How will this course be useful to YOU in your personal plans for the  future (use first person)? Give us some examples of how the skills you expect to gain here will make you more employable in your specific career. Do have a plan for achieving your goals in this class in addition to all of your other commitments? Please share with us as your thoughts may be helpful to others.

Response to peer -  on another day respond positively to initial discussion posts made another student as if they had just told you about the classes they are taking and their plans for using the skills learned in this class now and in the future. Can you offer any advice to them? Did they give you helpful suggestions for how to manage your time (pretty wide open here). Also please reply to any students who respond to you. My plan is that all of these postings  result in an animated class conversation!

Tips

- View the Discussion Overview & Rating Rubric so that you understand what is required and what it's worth to you.
- You may use the "I" pronoun in our discussions because your responses will not be essays but more conversational. First you should think about and compose your response in a word processor like Word. Then respond to the questions above by copying and pasting your response, this way you can work on your responses without being connected to the Internet.
- How do I post and reply in Canvas? If at any time you need to know how to do something in Canvas, check their excellent student guides http://guides.instructure.com/m/4212  -topics are listed on the right side of the page or you can type in a keyword (like discussion).