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Discussion Boards

Discussion Boards. FINDINGS. This tool provides students opportunities to:. Sense of Identity Self-confidence Communication Skills Active learning Test scores Resource. Connected Expression Critical thinking Reflection Points of view New Ideas.

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Discussion Boards

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  1. Discussion Boards

  2. FINDINGS

  3. This tool provides students opportunities to: • Sense of Identity • Self-confidence • Communication Skills • Active learning • Test scores • Resource • Connected • Expression • Critical thinking • Reflection • Points of view • New Ideas

  4. Principle 1: Good Practice Encourages Student-Faculty Contact • Lesson for online instruction: Instructors should provide clear guidelines for interaction with students.

  5. Principle 2: Good Practice Encourages Cooperation Among Students What is the capital of Portugal? The capital of Portugal is Lisbon. What do you notice about many of the capital cities of Europe? Many of the capitals of Europe are on waterways. Political and economic realities are and have always been deeply entwined. Notice that all of the capitals of Europe are on waterways. How is the Internet, which we are using for this course, a global waterway? Where do you think the capital of the Internet lies? • Lesson for online instruction: Well-designed discussion assignments facilitate meaningful cooperation among students.

  6. Principle 3: Good Practice Encourages Active Learning • Lesson for online instruction: Students should present course projects.

  7. Principle 4: Good Practice Gives Prompt Feedback • Lesson for online instruction: Instructors need to provide two types of feedback: information feedback and acknowledgment feedback.

  8. Principle 5: Good Practice Emphasizes Time on Task • Lesson for online instruction: Online courses need deadlines.

  9. Principle 6: Good Practice Communicates High Expectations • Lesson for online instruction: Challenging tasks, sample cases, and praise for quality work communicate high expectations.

  10. Principle 7: Good Practice Respects Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning • Lesson for online instruction: Allowing students to choose project topics incorporates diverse views into online courses.

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