Developing Deep Reflection in Discussion Boards
One of the most prominent features of an online classroom is the discussion board. When used effectively, discussion boards can be a key factor in fostering student engagement and motivation.…
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Developing Deep Reflection in Discussion Boards
One of the most prominent features of an online classroom is the discussion board. When used effectively, discussion boards can be a key factor in fostering student engagement and motivation.…
Read ArticleStrategies for Conducting Student Feedback Surveys
Student feedback surveys are resourceful methods of collecting open and honest feedback in an online course. These surveys, often called course evaluations, can be valuable in improving course quality, helping…
Netiquette Basics
In the online classroom, it’s important that instructors set and enforce parameters around what is and is not appropriate behavior. By doing so, the classroom environment becomes open to respectful…
Learning and Teaching Styles
Theories that students learn and study differently are based on the idea that people have unique approaches to processing information. A learning style is a person’s preferred method of gathering,…
The Benefits of Rubrics in Online Classes
Rubrics are an essential tool for any instructor, but they play an even more compelling role in online courses. By creating rubrics that describe different levels of student performance, instructors…
Writing Discussion Forum Questions
Creating engaging discussion forum questions is not as difficult as it may seem. As the instructor of your course, you are the subject matter expert because of your educational background…