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Online Discussion Boards

4/12/2015

 
Online discussions can be an effective way to teach and assess student learning. Some of the benefits of using online discussions include: 
*Teachers spend less time answering questions
*Students develop a stronger class community
*Students participate more regularly and in a more thoughtful manner than they would normally do in a face-to-face instructional setting
*Students are more likely to cite research and class readings
*Empowers students to express themselves.
*Students are more likely to utilize critical thinking skills

Before you dive into using online discussions make sure your students have an understanding of the basic guidelines, rules, and assessment practices. 

Uses for online discussion boards include:
-Ask the experts                   -Debates
-Polling                                   -Roll Playing
-Peer Review                         -Current Events
-Literature Circles                -Collaborative Writing 
-Virtual Field Trip                 -Backchannel during video
-"Real life" examples
There are many methods for assessing online discussions. Below are a few sample rubrics. 
Below you will find the presentation I created for a professional development class on the use of online discussion boards. 

-Michelle Bothel

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