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Compared to the online social experiences that students engage in daily, most class-based discussion forums are ineffective, poorly designed and actively counterproductive. Rather than sparking curiosity and motivation, they’re turning students into head-nodding automatons, like something out of Martin Scorcese’s “Hugo” but without the fantasy elements and sublime visual effects. Via EDTECH@UTRGV 
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In introductory or ice-breaker activities, there are four types of posts that are made by students/participants on discussion boards or community blogs. These four types I have drawn up after looking at a selection of ‘Welcome Sites’ for new students. These Welcome Sites are used for new students to make contact with each other and the Department before they arrive at University. In these sites there is a blog in which students are instructed to make a ‘hello’ post which will be replied to by second year student facilitators or staff. The Blog tool is best suited for Blackboard, but in Moodle you would use a Forum discussion board.
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Teaching brings moments when class discussions seem to take on lives of their own. Students lean forward, with several of them raising their hands to participate. You, the instructor, race to keep up, excited that everyone is so engaged. You are negotiating
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Online discussions keep the feedback flowing. Online learners have the opportunity to interact with their peers and share eLearning experiences, even if they live on different continents. Meaningful online collaborations can also improve knowledge retention and social learning skills. However, online learners can only reap the rewards if the lines of communication remain open. Here are the 8 top ways to spark meaningful online discussions and keep the flame burning bright in your eLearning course. Via Edumorfosis, Stephania Savva, Ph.D
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