How can I make my discussion board more interesting?
Nine simple ways to increase student engagement in online discussion forums:
- ATTACH PHOTOS, IMAGES, VIDEOS, TWEETS, LINKS, ETC.:
- READ ALL THE POSTS:
- RESPOND TO STUDENTS WITH A QUESTION, AFFIRMATION, OR FEEDBACK:
- ASK QUESTIONS AND CHALLENGE YOUR STUDENTS TO THINK:
- IF A DISCUSSION IS LAGGING, TRY RE-FRAMING THE QUESTION:
What makes a good online discussion?
Encourage discussion Get others thinking (and writing) by making bold statements or including open-ended questions in your message. Those who post first are most often responded to and cited by others. Remember to check back and see if and how others have responded to your ideas.
What is the best way to start a discussion board?
How to Write a Strong Discussion Post [INFOGRAPHIC]
- Do your homework.
- Read prompts carefully.
- Wake up your classmates with a strong argument or perspective.
- Be relevant.
- Bring something unique to the post.
- Prepare your response in a text editor (like Word) before you post.
- Leave participants wanting more.
What are the responsibilities of participants in a discussion?
listening by taking notes when others speak responding by asking questions when appropriate speaking their minds and sharing facts as well as opinions about the topic opposing others whenever possible believing in their opinions and refusing to listen to others’ ideas.
What is considered a discussion?
1 : consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate a heated political discussion. 2 : a formal treatment of a topic in speech or writing A discussion on the topic is included in the first chapter.
What should you not do in an online discussion?
Here are a few things you shouldn’t do while in an online discussion forum:
- Not read instructions: At the beginning of every discussion, the instructor lays down instructions that the students should follow.
- Not rechecking the content before posting:
- Using SMS Slang:
