( Introduce yourself) I Will do that part myself and your goals. Who are you as a professional? How will this degree help you reach career and educational goals? Optional: Share a link to your LinkedIn profile if you wish to connect with others on that platform.
Rate your excitement level at the beginning of this program. On a scale from 1 to 5 (with 1 being not at all excited and 5 being extremely excited), how excited do you feel to start this program? Why do you feel that way? Describe the requirements, expectations, and features of Week 2 that you feel confident about. Evaluate your concerns at the beginning of this program. What fears do you have? Is there anything specific about the field or doctoral level of work that concerns you?
Describe any concerns you have or challenges you might anticipate as an online learner. Describe the requirements, expectations, and features that you see as a challenge in Week 2. Are you new to online learning? How do you feel about the online classroom? Are you experienced in relationship building over distance?
Identify strategies to address those challenges. Explain how the strategies you identify will address those challenges. Use examples to illustrate these strategies.
