Online Discussion Boards: Creative Ideas to Spark Better Conversations and Engage Students
- Author
- Tierney King
- Published
- Wed 10 Mar 2021
- Episode Link
- None
Online discussion boards. It’s something that’s come up a lot this past year as we’ve migrated to the online platform. One of the main questions is how do you get your online discussions to be more than just, “Hey Theresa! I agree with your statement, that’s a great point.”
In this episode, we’ll go over a few things you can do with your online discussion board, from using responses to give narrative shape to creating questions, and specific activities you can use in your discussion board to spark responses that aren’t so mundane.
Mentioned resources:
- How Do I Create Questions that Stimulate Engaging Conversations in Online Discussion Boards?
- What Are Three Proven Ways to Manage My Online Discussion Board and Actively Engage Students?
- How to Design and Facilitate Online Discussions that Improve Student Learning and Engagement
Other resources:
- Free article: How Superheroes Can Bring Your Online Discussion Board to Life
- Free article: Leveraging Bloom's Taxonomy to Elevate Discussion Boards in Online Courses
- Free report: Tools and Strategies for Engaging Online Students
- 20-Minute Mentor: How Can Discussion Responses Give Narrative Shape to an Online Class?
