Strategies for Improving the Quality of Online Discussions

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12-11-2015 12:00 PM

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12-11-2015 12:45 PM

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Although online discussion forums play a critical role in most online and blended/hybrid courses, research shows that they tend to be undervalued by students. Why is this so and what can we do about it? Come join us on a journey to spruce up and spice up online discussion forums, including how to avoid (very) common mistakes and strategies for using online discussion forums to support multiple learning outcomes.

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Strategies for Improving the Quality of Online Discussions

Although online discussion forums play a critical role in most online and blended/hybrid courses, research shows that they tend to be undervalued by students. Why is this so and what can we do about it? Come join us on a journey to spruce up and spice up online discussion forums, including how to avoid (very) common mistakes and strategies for using online discussion forums to support multiple learning outcomes.