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Why Online Discussion?
Online discussion is an ideal medium for communities of inquiry – the hallmark of higher education – because it supports both the reflection and collaboration needed for higher-order learning.
Garrison, D. R., Anderson, T., Archer, W. (2001). Critical Thinking, Cognitive Presence, and Computer Conferencing in Distance Education. American Journal of Distance Education, 15(1), 7-23.
Session Goals
You will be better able to:
Make the best use of discussions
Engage your students in discussions
Structure discussions for highest quality
1 - Purpose Principle
Use discussion for critical thinking beyond basic course content
– What thinking skills do you want students to develop?
Your Purpose Examples
• What thinking skills do you want students to develop?
Tell us:
1. Your course subject
2. Thinking skills desired
3. An important course topic for which students can use these thinking skills
2 - Engagement Principle
Assign interesting questions or challenging problems that are authentic and universal
– Beckoning questions – Current controversies– Real life problems– Shared desires and concerns
Your Engagement Examples
Beckoning questions Current controversies Real life problems Shared desires and concerns
How can each of your important topics be made engaging?
3 - Structure Principle
Shape the interaction with clear requirements for content and process
– What’s the desired thinking skill?– What’s the best kind of interaction for the goal?– What requirements will produce that interaction?– What facilitation by me will best support that interaction?
Your Structure Examples
What’s the desired thinking skill? What’s the best kind of interaction for the goal? What requirements will produce that interaction? What facilitation by me will best support that interaction?
Tell us:
1. Type of interaction
2. Requirements for initial posts and replies
Summary
Purpose: Use discussion for critical thinking beyond basic course content
Engagement: Assign interesting questions or challenging problems that are authentic and universal
Structure: Shape the interaction with clear requirements for content and process
