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Direct linkDixon, Carmen S. – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2014
Online discussion is becoming more widespread as online classes move to the forefront of education. However, information for teachers about effective use of the online method of instruction is not readily available. This article identifies three models of discussion, extracts the elements from those models that will work well online, and combines…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Online Courses, Teaching Methods, Models
Download full textCox, Thomas D. – Journal of Effective Teaching, 2011
It can reasonably be said that the discussion board is the "heart" of an online course. The discussion board can and should help the learner to make meaning of the content or topic and to find relevance to their lives. When this "engagement" does not occur, the individual does not benefit from the discussion, and it becomes…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Group Discussion, Interaction, Online Courses
