Question: 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 open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, 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. Two additional responses are required after Friday of each week. 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 each unit.
Assignment Guidelines: For this Discussion Board assignment, you should use the library and course materials to respond to the following:
1. Research best practices for system integration approaches, such as the following approaches:
• Systems development life cycle (SDLC) approach
• Migration strategy and implementation approach
• Acquisition utilizing requests for proposals
• Others of your choice
2. Select 2 of the best practice approaches, and discuss how they support responding to professional and ethical issues potentially impacting your integration project.
3. Provide specific examples of how the application of best practices for system integration impact project success.
Post a new topic to the Discussion Board containing your responses from the steps listed above.
Respond to 2 other students' posts on the Discussion Board, and evaluate their project decisions.
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.