• A brief description utilizing discussion boards as an A brief description utilizing discussion boards as an internet tool within a classroom environment.internet tool within a classroom environment.

• Target audience for this tool is the high school level Target audience for this tool is the high school level (9(9thth through 12 through 12thth).).

• In simplistic terms, a discussion board is an In simplistic terms, a discussion board is an asynchronous communication tool that allows an asynchronous communication tool that allows an individual to post a comment/question so that others individual to post a comment/question so that others may respond and stimulate a discussion.may respond and stimulate a discussion.

•A very brief description of terms that are utilized in discussion board technology.

ADVANTAGESExamples of uses

• Direct discussion• Debates

IMPLEMENTING TECHNOLOGY USING

IMPLEMENTING TECHNOLOGY USING

DISCUSSION BOARDS

DISCUSSION BOARDS

Wrapping with a Reflective Summary!Wrapping with a Reflective Summary!

• Although the target audience was geared toward the Although the target audience was geared toward the high school level, with some modifications using a high school level, with some modifications using a discussion board could be used at the elementary or discussion board could be used at the elementary or middle school level. More teacher input and procedure middle school level. More teacher input and procedure would be needed as the students age dropped.would be needed as the students age dropped.• This could also be used in place of journal activities This could also be used in place of journal activities for any type of classroom or developing discussions for any type of classroom or developing discussions from a student-led perspective.from a student-led perspective.