Finally, online discussion threads can be an effective way for students to interact, as well as an opportunity for faculty to assess learning and students' grasp of concepts. One key recommendation is to break the class into smaller groups for discussions, rather than have the whole class contribute to a single thread.
The University of Waterloo has developed a guide for creating online discussions:
and tips for faculty using them:
Norman, M. (2017, June 26). Synchronous Online Classes: 10 Tips for Engaging Students. Retrieved from Faculty Focus [Magna Publications]: https//www.facultyfocus.com/
The focus of this workshop was adapting teaching for online delivery using asynchronous methods. There was a review of technological tools that faculty can use as well as active learning strategies that promote deep learning.
Learning Objectives
Evaluate technological tools that support active learning that can be delivered asynchronously
Develop learning materials that promote active learning, student interaction, and engagement, for asynchronous delivery