React to what you have observed in the assigned readings for Module 2. You should react by posting a comment for each of the four numbered topics below. After you have written a comment for each numbered topic, you will write a reply to a post that one of your peers has made about the three numbered topics. Every response or reply you make should be an effectively written paragraph with at least four sentences, so every paragraph you write should include a clear topic sentence and other sentences that provide supporting details.

Once a student has completed this discussion board assignment, they will have produced a total of three paragraphs as well as a Canva or PowerPoint slide presentation. Two of the three paragraphs will each be a response to one of the three numbered topics, and one paragraph will be a reply to another student’s work. Any post made by a student in this discussion forum should be intelligent and thoughtful, regardless of whether you are giving an opinion or a fact. You may be required to upload an illustration (such as a picture, table, or chart) and the written content needed for a particular post.

Feel free to like your peers’ comments. The student who gets the most likes will get three extra points added to their final grade on the first reflection essay assignment, which is due later.

Note: Topics 1 and 2 are worth 25 points each, and Topic 3 is worth 50. Points will be deducted if a post does not address a topic adequately. Moreover, points will be deducted if your writing is ungrammatical and not proofread for errors. Of course, you cannot get credit for a post that has not been made. Five points will be deducted for every grammar and punctuation error and typo.

Although each student will need to submit their own responses, I encourage students to work together to get all the parts of the discussion board assignment completed.

STUDENTS SHOULD AVOID RELYING ON AI TO COMPLETE THEIR WRITTEN DISCUSSION BOARD RESPONSES. IF NECESSARY, REFER TO THE SYLLABUS POLICY ON THE USE OF AI FOR COURSEWORK ACTIVITIES.

You will need to make a reply to Topic 1 first to enter the discussion forum.

After you post a reply/response to the first topic in the discussion board assignment, your responses/replies for all the other numbered topics should go in the thread for each. In other words, there should be one thread for all replies/responses that are addressing Topic 2, there should be one thread for all replies/responses that are addressing Topic 3, and there should be one thread for all replies/responses that are addressing Topic 4. Consistent with this setup, all the replies for Topic 1 would automatically go together.

The beginning of each thread for topics 2-4 can be found easily after you make a reply for Topic 1: Just look for the three spots that have my picture after you make your first post.

In short, if this works out the way it was intended, all the comments for Topic 1 will be together, all the comments for Topic 2 will be together, all the comments for Topic 3 will be together, and all the comments for Topic 4 will be together.

Topic 1. Read the article “Gamified Storytelling: what and how?” by Bowen Sun and think about what the article says about how gamification is used for problem-solving in connection to what we have already learned about how problem-solving is an inherent feature in storytelling. Remember, what motivates the main character/protagonist in a traditional story is a problem or set of problems they have to solve. When applying gamification, we also use incentives and rewards to start or intensify the motivation. For Topic 1, you must respond by citing a scenario from Alice in Wonderland that illustrates this motivation process being brought on by incentives and rewards. In other words, what is an example from the book that shows how the character Alice is rewarded after being incentivized to solve a problem that is a significant conflict for her? Because you are citing from the Alice in Wonderland book, I expect you to include page numbers from that work as part of your answer for Topic 1.

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Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.

Assignment 1

Introduction

SMART is an acronym used to guide you with personal goal setting. Please view the below video for an explanation of SMART. I have also included a brief explanation of each as a quick reference.

Specific

Your goal should be specific. This means that your goal should be well-defined and clear. Readers of the goal know who the goal is about, what is being accomplished, why the goal is important, etc.

Measurable

Your goal should be measurable. This measures how much is needed for success and generally involves some numerical number. It answers questions such as “how much/little” and “how long”.

Attainable

Your goal should be attainable (e.g., achievable). This means that your goals are realistic and healthy. For example, saying that you will lose 20 pounds in one week is both unrealistic and unhealthy. In general, less is more when it comes to setting goals. With time, you can change the parameters of your goals that may seem more realistic than they previously had.

Relevant

Your goal should be relevant. This means that the goal will be worthwhile to YOU. Make sure that your goal is something that you personally would like to achieve.

Time-Bound

Your goal should be time-bound. This is similar to the Measurable component, but specifically involves the “how long” portion. This allows you to more easily determine if you are meeting your goals by certain “benchmarks”.

Your Task

Write 1 SMART goal related to a nutrition goal that you would be interested in working toward while completing the Dietary Analysis Assignments.

Please note that you should only write 1-2 sentences total for this assignment. Examples are provided in the above video.

Discussion 2: Food Marketing and Obesity

Introduction

are at an all time high in the United States. In fact, these rates have more than tripled since the 1980’s! In response, food manufacturers have attempted to create and market foods that are “healthier”, such as low-fat and low-sugar products.

Your Tasks

TASK 1- ORIGINAL POST

Please discuss the following in your original post:

1. How would you explain the high obesity rates in the United States despite changes to our food markets? Are we focusing on the wrong things? If so, what should we focus on instead? (15 points)
2. The post must be at least 250 words. (2 points)
3. Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list. (3 points)

Assignment 1

Introduction

SMART is an acronym used to guide you with personal goal setting. Please view the below video for an explanation of SMART. I have also included a brief explanation of each as a quick reference.

Specific

Your goal should be specific. This means that your goal should be well-defined and clear. Readers of the goal know who the goal is about, what is being accomplished, why the goal is important, etc.

Measurable

Your goal should be measurable. This measures how much is needed for success and generally involves some numerical number. It answers questions such as “how much/little” and “how long”.

Attainable

Your goal should be attainable (e.g., achievable). This means that your goals are realistic and healthy. For example, saying that you will lose 20 pounds in one week is both unrealistic and unhealthy. In general, less is more when it comes to setting goals. With time, you can change the parameters of your goals that may seem more realistic than they previously had.

Relevant

Your goal should be relevant. This means that the goal will be worthwhile to YOU. Make sure that your goal is something that you personally would like to achieve.

Time-Bound

Your goal should be time-bound. This is similar to the Measurable component, but specifically involves the “how long” portion. This allows you to more easily determine if you are meeting your goals by certain “benchmarks”.

Your Task

Write 1 SMART goal related to a nutrition goal that you would be interested in working toward while completing the Dietary Analysis Assignments.

Please note that you should only write 1-2 sentences total for this assignment. Examples are provided in the above video.

Discussion 2: Food Marketing and Obesity

Introduction

are at an all time high in the United States. In fact, these rates have more than tripled since the 1980’s! In response, food manufacturers have attempted to create and market foods that are “healthier”, such as low-fat and low-sugar products.

Your Tasks

TASK 1- ORIGINAL POST

Please discuss the following in your original post:

1. How would you explain the high obesity rates in the United States despite changes to our food markets? Are we focusing on the wrong things? If so, what should we focus on instead? (15 points)
2. The post must be at least 250 words. (2 points)
3. Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list. (3 points)

Assignment 1

Introduction

SMART is an acronym used to guide you with personal goal setting. Please view the below video for an explanation of SMART. I have also included a brief explanation of each as a quick reference.

Specific

Your goal should be specific. This means that your goal should be well-defined and clear. Readers of the goal know who the goal is about, what is being accomplished, why the goal is important, etc.

Measurable

Your goal should be measurable. This measures how much is needed for success and generally involves some numerical number. It answers questions such as “how much/little” and “how long”.

Attainable

Your goal should be attainable (e.g., achievable). This means that your goals are realistic and healthy. For example, saying that you will lose 20 pounds in one week is both unrealistic and unhealthy. In general, less is more when it comes to setting goals. With time, you can change the parameters of your goals that may seem more realistic than they previously had.

Relevant

Your goal should be relevant. This means that the goal will be worthwhile to YOU. Make sure that your goal is something that you personally would like to achieve.

Time-Bound

Your goal should be time-bound. This is similar to the Measurable component, but specifically involves the “how long” portion. This allows you to more easily determine if you are meeting your goals by certain “benchmarks”.

Your Task

Write 1 SMART goal related to a nutrition goal that you would be interested in working toward while completing the Dietary Analysis Assignments.

Please note that you should only write 1-2 sentences total for this assignment. Examples are provided in the above video.

Discussion 2: Food Marketing and Obesity

Introduction

are at an all time high in the United States. In fact, these rates have more than tripled since the 1980’s! In response, food manufacturers have attempted to create and market foods that are “healthier”, such as low-fat and low-sugar products.

Your Tasks

Task 1- Original Post

Please discuss the following in your original post:

1. How would you explain the high obesity rates in the United States despite changes to our food markets? Are we focusing on the wrong things? If so, what should we focus on instead? (15 points)
2. The post must be at least 250 words. (2 points)
3. Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list. (3 points)