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 ArticleWhen Should You E-mail Students in Your Online Class?
The dynamics of communication between instructors and their students have changed significantly over the last couple of decades. Before the advent of cell phones and the ubiquitous availability of the…
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…
Copyright Infringement and Plagiarism: Yes, Instructors Can Do It Too
Updated: 5/2/2019 Original publication: 11/2/2016 If you’ve taught even a single class, you’ve likely read or even written an academic honesty policy. Colleges and universities pay close attention to preventing…
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…