Fostering Meaningful Conversations and Critical Thinking Using Online Discussions
October 16, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location
Online
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Download iCal FileAsynchronous discussions can effectively foster student collaboration and engagement, but sometimes these conversations fall flat, with students merely agreeing with one another or making superficial conversation. In this workshop, we will discuss how to craft a successful discussion question prompt that encourages critical thinking, meaningful conversation, and a community of inquiry in your course. We will review research and strategies for structuring successful online discussion that supports robust student engagement and active learning. Participants will have the opportunity to revise their discussion questions with their peers and will walk away with a plan to augment or improve their existing online discussion practices on Blackboard.
After participating in this online workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify the features of discussion board prompts that support critical thinking, student engagement, and meaningful conversation
- Design or revise a discussion board prompt that supports critical thinking, student engagement, a community of inquiry, and ongoing discussion for your course
Date posted
Jul 15, 2024
Date updated
Jul 29, 2024