Category: discussion boards

Online discussions are a crucial aspect of digital learning, as they foster engagement and critical thinking remotely. However, if prompts are not designed with accessibility in mind, they can create barriers for students with disabilities, language differences, or learning preferences. Making discussion prompts more accessible ensures that all students can participate meaningfully. Here are some […]

As of January 18, a new Canvas feature allows instructors to set multiple due dates for Discussion Boards, making it easier to manage multi-stage discussions. This update enhances the overall organization, accountability, and grading flexibility in online courses. What’s New? With this update, instructors can now: To enable this feature, select the “Graded” checkbox and then check “Assign graded […]

Designing engaging student discussion boards according to best practices will set you up for a more productive experience.

Discussion board groups are an easy way to break up a large classes and connect students to the course.

One way you can engage your students is using pre-discussion posts before a lecture on new content.

Creating a discussion board is a great tool to promote online conversation and collaboration.

Establish expectations for respectful engagement online early in your course with a Netiquette Statement. Netiquette for Online Learning What is Netiquette and why it important? Netiquette is etiquette for the internet. People engage with one another differently online than in person, and the online classroom is different from a face-to-face one. While many learners are […]

Build presence in your online course through discussion boards.  From the Archives: Monday’s blog introduced the importance of building cognitive, social, and teaching presence in your online course. Discussion boards are another great way to contribute to your students’ sense of presence in the community. Online Community Building through Discussions Discussion boards are a great […]

See what you missed this week and learn about breaking your discussion boards into groups to help your learners stay engaged.  Follow Up Friday: Using Student Groups in Discussion Boards Following our Monday post about how to make your online discussion boards an active learning opportunity for your learners, we wanted to round out this […]

Want your discussion board to be active with conversation? Try these tips to improve the quality of the experience for your learners. Active Discussion Boards Encouraging active conversation on discussion boards can be tricky but what makes it difficult in an education setting is that they need to be active and of a certain quality. […]