Discussion 1: Introduce Yourself and Connect!

Introduction to Transformative Game Design

Let’s get to know each other!

Please read the syllabus and review the course schedule. Then, answer the following questions in complete sentences and paragraph form:

What is your name and what pronouns should we use for you, e.g. they/them, she/hers, he/his, etc.?
Where in the world are you located currently? Feel free to include any other aspects of your cultural background you would like to share.
What is your educational background?
What is your career and current professional affiliations (if relevant)?
Why did you choose to take this course? How do you think you might use the content of this course?

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For all discussion forum assignments, reply to at least two (2) of your peers using the Ask a Question, Answer a Question format:

Reply to your peers with at least five (5) substantive sentences based upon the content of their post. Sentences like “Hello” and “Good post” do not count toward this length requirement.
When possible, seek out students who have not yet received a response.
One of these sentences should ask a question of each peer to generate further discussion. This question should be related to the substance of their post.
Check the discussion forum throughout the week.
When your peers respond to your posts, answer their questions, then ask a question in return to further the conversation.
Similarly, when you ask a question, monitor the thread for responses, answer their question, and ask another question in return, etc.
When responding to your peers, search for posts that do not yet have replies rather than focusing on specific people.
Please respond in this manner throughout the week to build community in the online classroom.