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Discussion Board Strategies For Success

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This document provides strategies for using discussion boards successfully in online courses. It recommends both synchronous chat rooms for real-time discussion as well as asynchronous forums for student-led discussions, questions, and weekly summaries. It also suggests breaking the ice with introductions, forming learning teams for activities like brainstorming and debates, setting office hours for assistance, and using exams for quick student feedback.

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Discussion Board Strategies for Success By Anne Thorp
Synchronous Communication Chat room Groups sets time for chat with all participants Understand how to get into the chat room May or may not be teacher led/monitored
Asynchronous Communication Discussions Questions Problem Solving Case Study Reports Weekly Summaries Student -led discussions
Break the ice Introduction of self Interesting facts Course goals Self history Post photograph if desired
Form learning teams Brainstorming Sessions Weekly Summaries Student -led discussions Panels Debates
Other Office Hours Set regular hours for chat times Set a regular pattern for responding to emails/discussion boards Exams Set for immediate feedback to student

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