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| − | The Forums tool in Sakai allows you to have online class discussions. Discussions are [ | + | The Forums tool in Sakai allows you to have online class discussions. Discussions are [https://www.easy-lms.com/knowledge-center/lms-knowledge-center/synchronous-vs-asynchronous-learning/item10387 asynchronous], which means participants do not have to be online at the same time. |
Forums are one of the most popular tools in online and hybrid courses and can be used in traditional courses as well. Forums can provide opportunities for in-depth student reflection, application of concepts, and peer learning. Forums also add a critical element of student-to-student interaction to online instruction. | Forums are one of the most popular tools in online and hybrid courses and can be used in traditional courses as well. Forums can provide opportunities for in-depth student reflection, application of concepts, and peer learning. Forums also add a critical element of student-to-student interaction to online instruction. | ||
Revision as of 09:00, 8 May 2019
Forums
The Forums tool in Sakai allows you to have online class discussions. Discussions are asynchronous, which means participants do not have to be online at the same time.
Forums are one of the most popular tools in online and hybrid courses and can be used in traditional courses as well. Forums can provide opportunities for in-depth student reflection, application of concepts, and peer learning. Forums also add a critical element of student-to-student interaction to online instruction.
Basics
- Sakai 19 User Guide: Forums
- How to Set Up Forum Topics: Video | Handout
- How to Grade Students' Forum Posts: Video | Handout
Best Practices for Forums
- Best Practices for Forums (pdf) - Our best advice, all on one page
- Forum Questions Used by Durham Tech Instructors (pdf)
- Forum Guidelines and Grading (pdf)
- Generating and Facilitating Engaging and Effective Online Discussions (The Orange Grove: Florida's OER Repository)
- Tips to enhance student engagement in online discussions
