Why might I use a discussion board?
Online discussions are often seen as a component of distance learning, however they can also be useful for on-campus enhancement in a variety of ways including:
- providing preparatory materials for seminar work, in order to optimise class time
- extending time for discussion beyond scheduled class time to allow for reflection and further comment
- requiring students to move beyond listening in a lecture, engaging them in critical debate on the topic
- providing an outlet for students to pose questions and receive feedback, not only from the instructor but also from other participants
- allowing students to share information or references with each other (book reviews, websites etc)
Last Modified: 2 August 2010
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