Getting the Most out of Online Discussions

Getting the MostOut of Online Discussions Gail Matthews-DeNatale, Ph.D.Associate Dean

Workshop Central Questions ,[object Object]

What does “good” discussion look like online?

What are the strategies and best practices for fostering good discussions online?

What options are available in Blackboard Vista to support discussions?,[object Object]

Example What does “good” discussion look like online?

Goals and Expectations Before 5:00 p.m. on 2/15, post at least two substantive questions for the archivists (one question per message). The discussion subject line should include either the question or key words relevant to the question. Before 5:00 p.m. on 2/23, reply to two questions (yours or a classmates), summarizing what you learned about this question during the interview. In addition to "reporting," include comments, insights, reflections, and concerns. Read your peers' posts and respond to at least two -- the goal is to have a rich post-interview discussion. Rubric A-level postings ,[object Object]

are thoughtful, and analyze the content or question asked

make connections to other content and real-life situations

extend discussions already taking place, or pose new possibilities or opinions not previously voiced,[object Object]

Tone and Substance MM: I'm particularly curious about the morality of telling a story that a narrator doesn't think is particularly interesting … How much convincing should we do before we throw in the towel and come back when the narrator can see the importance of what they have to say? Musing JL: I don't think we should just give up …We need to make every effort to make surethe narrators' know their stories matter andthat there is a reason why are collecting them. Questioning SD: Though getting the full story is a great end goal, shouldn't your interviewee feel like they also have some measure of control over the interview, and that they won't be strong armed into sharing something? It seems to me that this is probably one of the best ways to get your subject to not only open up more willingly, but also to establish a strong rapport with them. Debating

Thoughtful Design What are the strategies and best practices for fostering good discussions online?

Open-Ended, Generative Prompts In Chapter Two, what are the top three characteristics of effective teams? Discuss and debate. Think of a specific time when you had a great experience working within a team. In your Monday starter post, write one or two paragraphs to tell your group about that experience. Between Tuesday and Thursday, read your colleagues’ posts. Write at least two follow-up responses, taking the following questions into consideration: ,[object Object]

How do these experiences support or contradict this week’s reading (Chapter Two)?

What factors appear to be most important for the development of effective teams?,[object Object]

Post strategically and sparingly

Address the collective group, not individuals

Mirror, provide a view of the landscape, question, and muse

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