Online discussions are great ways to invite students to reflect on course concepts and engage with their peers. Here, we provide recommendations on how to facilitate effective online discussions, ...

Classroom discussions can be one of the most powerful tools for student learning, when they are purposeful, inclusive, and well-facilitated. The way we invite students into conversation, pose ...

Online discussion boards are one of the most commonly used activities when it comes to facilitating student engagement in an online environment. There are many benefits of using discussion boards.

Online discussion boards are one of the most commonly used activities when it comes to facilitating student engagement in an online environment. There are many benefits of using discussion boards.

Facilitation is the art and science of helping groups achieve a goal by organizing and managing the process. Facilitative leaders have the skills, tools and awareness to draw out ideas, encourage ...

MADISON, WI, May 12th, 2010 – Graduate student courses frequently incorporate student-led discussion sessions in order to encourage active participation over passive learning. They can improve ...

People often ask me to name my favorite online teaching tool. My answer is always the same: Hands down, it’s online discussion forums. As a veteran online teacher, I view discussion forums as the meat ...