Course info
Course name, Strategies for Facilitating Online Discussion
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success Type of course Teaching and Learning
About the course
Upcoming Classes
No classes scheduled
Description
Engaging learners in discussions is a critical part of the online learning experience as it provides opportunities to engage with content in deep in meaningful ways, and also facilitates presence and community in the course. During this session, we will provide tips, strategies, and approaches for facilitating both asynchronous and synchronous discussions in online and blended courses. We will discuss strategies for using a variety of tools such as AsULearn forums, FlipGrid, VoiceThread and Zoom to create opportunities for students to engage with course content and each other.
Objectives
- Identify a variety of approaches to facilitate discussions that meet different pedagogical goals and needs.
- Learn about the different tools available to facilitate engagement and interaction.
- Discuss different ways of evaluating and managing online discussions.
Prerequisites
None
Administrators
- Crystal Weisner
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