What are online Discussions ?

• These are learning tools that hosts online space where students
engage with online learning material arranged by boards, forums and
threads.
• Discussion threads are conversations within discussion forum and
begin with the leading question or prompt.
• User can respond to the original prompt and can reply to others
responses.
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What is the need of online discussions ?
• Can reach different types of learners.
• Student can give and receive feedback on their work.
• Post are saved and conversations can be reviewed for assessment
and reflection purpose.
• Student can answer each others frequently askes questions.
• Skills such as argumentation, research, citation, writing skill,
netiquettes.
 8 reasons to use online discussions

1. participants are encouraged to analyze what

they are learning -- test their own
understanding against the professor and
other participants
2. To bring real-world experience to the
classroom
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3. fosters critical reflection

4. enhances Forum for cooperation
5. team activities & building skills
6. develops a sense of community
7. adds social component
8. answer individual questions for benefit of
group