Slides used in workshop on effective threaded discussions

1. Effective Use of Threaded Discussions for Online or Hybrid Classes Britt Watwood

2. Why “Discuss”? Critical Thinking Reflective Social Capital Interactive Formative Assessment Discussion

4. Blackboard Discussion Boards

5. What Does a “ Good” F 2 F Classroom Discussion Look Like???

6. Does a “ Good” Online Discussion Look Different???

10. Chickering’s Seven Good Practices X Diverse Talents X X X High Expectations X X Time on Task X X X X Prompt Feedback X X X X Active Learning X X X Student–Student Collaboration X X X Student – Faculty Contact Online Discussion Online Quiz Live Chat Email F2F

11. How Does One Promote The Use Of Threaded Discussions???

15. Tips for Fostering Discussions

21. Guest Speakers

22. Disruptive Discussers

24. Next Steps? Our Website: http://www.vcu.edu/cte