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==Forums==
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'''''Undergoing updates for Sakai 21'''''
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.
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==Discussions==
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The Discussions tool in Sakai (formerly known as Forums) allows you to have online class discussions. Discussions are [https://www.mindflash.com/elearning/asynchronous-synchronous asynchronous], which means participants do not have to be online at the same time.
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Discussion forums are a popular activity in online and hybrid courses and can be used in traditional courses as well. Discussion forums can provide opportunities for in-depth student reflection, application of concepts, and peer learning. Discussion forums also add a critical element of student-to-student interaction to online instruction.
  
 
===Basics===
 
===Basics===
* How to Set Up Forum Topics: [http://youtu.be/cmAoo0kGlDY Video] |  [[Media:How_to_Set_Up_Forum_Topics.pdf| Handout]]
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* Sakai 21 User Guide: [https://sakai.screenstepslive.com/s/sakai_help/m/101295/c/345298 Discussions]
* How to Grade Students' Forum Posts: [http://youtu.be/lY1TPfYVkgI Video] | [[Media: How_to_Grade_Forum_Posts.pdf‎ | Handout]]
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* How to Set Up Forum Topics: [https://youtu.be/ejA6RGQW_lo Video] |  [[Media:How_to_Set_Up_Forum_Topics.pdf| Handout]]
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* How to Grade Students' Forum Posts: [https://youtu.be/HA6wnPy_drA Video] | [[Media:How_to_Grade_Forum_Posts.pdf| Handout]]
  
 
===Best Practices for Forums===
 
===Best Practices for Forums===
* [https://sakai.durhamtech.edu/access/content/group/tr-intermed/2.4%20Best%20Practices%20for%20Forums/New%20HTML%20Page Best Practices for Forums] ''- Our best advice, all on one page''
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* [[Media:Best_Practices_for_Forums.pdf|Best Practices for Forums]] (pdf) ''- Our best advice, all on one page''
* [[Media:ForumQuestionsUsedbyDTCCInstructors.pdf|Forum Questions Used by Durham Tech Instructors]]
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* [[Media:ForumQuestionsUsedbyDTCCInstructors.pdf|Discussion Forum Questions Used by Durham Tech Instructors]] (pdf)
* [[Media:SampleRubricandForumGuidelines.pdf|Sample Rubric for Grading Forums]]
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* [[Media:SampleRubricandForumGuidelines.pdf|Discussion Forum Guidelines and Grading]] (pdf)
* [http://www.mtsu.edu/ltanditc/docs/Discussion_Board_Rubrics.pdf More Rubrics for Grading Forums] (Middle Tennessee State University)
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* [https://www.uis.edu/colrs/teaching/assessment-and-feedback/rubrics/ Tips to enhance student engagement in online discussions]  
* [http://tep.uoregon.edu/technology/blackboard/docs/discussionboard.pdf Generating and Facilitating Engaging and Effective Online Discussions] (University of Oregon)
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<!--- * [[Media:TLC-Best-Practices-for-Forums.pdf|TLC Presentation: Best Practices for Forums]] (pdf) --->
* [http://knowledgeone.ca/blog/post/Infographic-Why-aren%E2%80%99t-your-students-participating-on-the-Discussion-Board.aspx Why aren’t your students participating on the Discussion Board?] - Tips to enhance student engagement in online discussions
 
  
 
===More info===
 
===More info===
* [http://youtu.be/awp3NsrS8-g What do forums look like to students?] (video)
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* [https://youtu.be/C7V0qax_Ydo_Ydo For Students: How to Post in the Discussion Forum (YouTube video)]
* [[Communicating with your Sakai instructor and classmates | Tips for Students on Using Forums]]
 
 
* [[How do I stop the flood of emails (after posting in a Forum/Topic) | How do I stop the flood of emails (after posting in a Forum/Topic)]]?
 
* [[How do I stop the flood of emails (after posting in a Forum/Topic) | How do I stop the flood of emails (after posting in a Forum/Topic)]]?

Revision as of 15:05, 2 May 2022

Undergoing updates for Sakai 21

Discussions

The Discussions tool in Sakai (formerly known as Forums) allows you to have online class discussions. Discussions are asynchronous, which means participants do not have to be online at the same time.

Discussion forums are a popular activity in online and hybrid courses and can be used in traditional courses as well. Discussion forums can provide opportunities for in-depth student reflection, application of concepts, and peer learning. Discussion forums also add a critical element of student-to-student interaction to online instruction.

Basics

Best Practices for Forums

More info