Managing Online Discussions

Asynchronous online discussion is a valuable way to extend students' engagement with class material and encourage active collaborative learning. This workshop will help you develop and moderate online discussions effectively, emphasizing pedagogical strategy and design rather than the technical aspects of specific online discussion software.

This workshop covers:

• The benefits and challenges of online discussions
• Discussion Board goals and activities
• Setting guidelines for online discussions
• Strategies in course design
• Strategies in facilitation

Prerequisites

These materials are written for instructors with little or no previous experience with online teaching.