The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the openended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.
At a minimum each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Friday. Two additional responses are required after Friday. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.
The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of class.
Assignment Details
Installing and configuring databases are important first steps when working with a database. This class will enable you to work with a popular database server available for Microsoft operating systems. This popular database will provide you with the opportunity to learn database concepts using a real database environment.
In your own words please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.
For assistance with your assignment please use your text Web resources and all course materials.
Reference
Microsoft. (n.d.). Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Express. Retrieved from http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35579
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