In an attempt to encouraged students to post early rather than the last few minutes before Discussion posts close, I am trying something new.
If a new Primary Research Post is written within 7 days of a Unit's opening and 4 days before the Unit Discussion closing deadline then additional bonus points are being assigned.
Students who read Emails and/or who frequent the News area of the Course will know about the bonus points. Those who only look at the Discussion area itself for due dates will not be aware and so it will be interesting to see if more people end up posting early for the current Unit 4.
If more new posts are not completed within that 7 day period then either more "hype" is necessary to promote the additional points or, "points be darned", the 15 week schedule dates trump incentives and posting early.
Results will follow!
Lorrie
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