by Mendi Benigni | Apr 8, 2020 | Collaboration, discussion, OAKS
As you’ve probably figured out by now, online discussions are not the same as discussions in your face-to-face class. They don’t happen as organically and do require a bit of planning and work to be successful. Below are two guides to help you, and your...
by Mendi Benigni | Oct 28, 2015 | Best Practices, discussion, TLT
There are many ways in which faculty can extend the classroom conversation online; OAKS Discussion board, VoiceThread, and blogs to name a few. However, there is an art to getting students to actually think critically and discuss thoughtfully in an online...
by Mendi Benigni | Jan 18, 2012 | Distance Ed, instructional technology, OAKS, Pedagogy
Weekly online discussions, whether in a face-to-face class or a fully-online class, can be a great learning tool for students. They can foster reflection, debate and critical thinking. They can also facilitate community within the class. Weekly discussion however...