Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Blackboard Discussions and Forums

Online discussions and forums are much like face to face discussions: they require preparation and active management in order to facilitate student engagement. However, added complexities exist in the online environment such as getting students comfortable with the conferencing system and helping them to communicate clearly without the aid of nonverbal communication cues. The links below provide additional information on how to organize and manage online discussions with your students.

Organizing and Evaluating Online Discussions
Assessment of Online Participation

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