Guidelines for effective online discussions Guidelines for
effective online discussions This resource will help you, as an
instructor, consider many factors that contribute to a
successful implementation of online discussion in your course.
Variation and incremental development Not every suggestion
provided in this resource will fit every situation. You’ll need
to find what works best for your students in the context of your
course; an iterative approach will likely be necessary in order
to meet your learning goals. Variables like class size and
personality, scheduling, and topic might require adjustments. A
group with a sense of community established through in-class
interaction might seamlessly continue discussions online, while
another groups might require more attention. - Students know how
to use a discussion board; they'll make it work. Discussion
boards have been around for years and so your students have
likely participated in one previously. However, you need to
frame their participation in your foru