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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. | ||
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===Best Practices for Forums=== | ===Best Practices for Forums=== | ||
| − | * [[Media:Best_Practices_for_Forums.pdf|Best Practices for | + | * [[Media:Best_Practices_for_Forums.pdf|Best Practices for Discussions (PDF)]] ''- Our best advice, all on one page'' |
| − | * [[Media:ForumQuestionsUsedbyDTCCInstructors.pdf|Forum Questions Used by Durham Tech Instructors]] | + | * [[Media:ForumQuestionsUsedbyDTCCInstructors.pdf|Discussion Forum Questions Used by Durham Tech Instructors (PDF)]] |
| − | * [[Media:SampleRubricandForumGuidelines.pdf|Forum Guidelines and Grading]] | + | * [[Media:SampleRubricandForumGuidelines.pdf|Discussion Forum Guidelines and Grading (PDF)]] |
| − | * [https:// | + | * [https://uispringfield.instructure.com/courses/6841/pages/discussion-boards?module_item_id=304107 Tips to enhance student engagement in online discussions] |
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<!--- * [[Media:TLC-Best-Practices-for-Forums.pdf|TLC Presentation: Best Practices for Forums]] (pdf) ---> | <!--- * [[Media:TLC-Best-Practices-for-Forums.pdf|TLC Presentation: Best Practices for Forums]] (pdf) ---> | ||
===More info=== | ===More info=== | ||
| − | * [https:// | + | * [https://warpwire.durhamtech.edu/w/TScBAA/ For Students: Using the Discussions Forum (video)] |
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* [[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)]]? | ||
Latest revision as of 14:27, 28 September 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
- Sakai 21 User Guide: Discussions
- How to Set Up Discussion Topics: Video | Handout
- How to Grade Students' Discussion Posts: Video | Handout
Best Practices for Forums
- Best Practices for Discussions (PDF) - Our best advice, all on one page
- Discussion Forum Questions Used by Durham Tech Instructors (PDF)
- Discussion Forum Guidelines and Grading (PDF)
- Tips to enhance student engagement in online discussions
