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Discussion Boards and Navigation
  • Use a specific title in the subject line.
  • Include a line or two of the post you are responding to.
  • Write easy to read posts by avoiding lengthy blocks of text.
  • Categorize or start new threads when the discussion threads become too long.
  • Allow students adequate time to read and respond to discussion topics.
  • Do not overload students with too much information at one time.

Discussion Board and Participation
  • Provide students MANY opportunities to practice discussion.
    1. feedback to peers
    2. sharing experiences
    3. sharing resources
  • Provide a safe and encouraging environment.
  • Explain the value of discussion and its connection to e-learning.

Tips on Responding to Quizzes and Surveys
  • Provide tips to help students as they work through course exercises by reminding them to:
    1. “save” their answers inside each quiz before exiting the quiz
    2. click the “submit” button to send each quiz to the instructor for review and/or grading

You might also find this article interesting, Distant, Not Absent: Keeping online learners engaged can help them reach the finish line.
By Ann McClure, University Business, November 2007.



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