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Creating Distance Learning Courses Assignment 3 Text-based Discussion Formats Choose among the following two options, and post your response in the Lesson Three discussion forum. Option #1: Format that May Be Appropriate Which of the three text-based discussion formats (chat, threaded discussion, email via listserv) would you consider introducing into your teaching in the near future? Explain briefly (in a paragraph or so), making sure to cover the following: which format you would use; the discussion topic; the type of students you are trying to engage; and why that format has advantages for your purposes. Option #2: Inappropriate Format Is there a text-based discussion format that you would NOT opt to use for your teaching? If so, explain briefly (a paragraph or so): which format you would avoid; the discussion topic; the type of students you are trying to engage; and why you would find the disadvantages outweigh any advantages. To post your response, access the Lesson Three discussion forum. Note: If this link does not work, copy and paste the following URL into your Internet Explorer or Netscape browser window and go to this address: http://catalyst.washington.edu/webtools/epost/register.cgi?owner=lbaker&id=1609 Follow these instructions for using the EPost threaded discussion forum. Return To Top Go on to Lesson Four