Have you ever run out of time just when a class discussion became interesting?
Would you like to hear opinions of the quiet students who get lost in the crowd?
Would you like to enhance the critical thinking level of your students?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, consider the advantages of moving some class discussions online.
This site will acquaint you with strategies, ideas, and examples to help you craft online discussion questions. You can investigate how to use questions to achieve specific learning outcomes, guide the discussion process, and provide meaningful feedback to your students.
Outcomes of Questioning for Learning
Benefits of using online questioning strategies
Types of Questions for Learning
What types of questions do you ask in order to get the type and level of response you want?
Responding to and Facilitating the Query Process
Explore strategies for achieving focus and deepening meaning in online discussions.
Discussion Tools
Links to ANGEL where you'll find Penn State's online discussions tools.
Considerations
Things to think about as you plan for discussion
Strategies
Ways to frame the context for discussion assignments
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