Event Title
Strategies for Improving the Quality of Online Discussions
Start Date
12-11-2015 12:00 PM
End Date
12-11-2015 12:45 PM
Description
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.
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.