Abstract
This "quick hits" details two sets of tips, the first on developing engaging discussion questions and the second on clarifying the role of the instructor in terms of moderating and evaluating student posts.
Highlights
As 100% online courses become more popular, the need for engaging student interactions through online discussions becomes more important
Students already spend much of their time sitting in front of their computer and discussions provide an opportunity to make the environment more dynamic
Besides the principles of the A.V.I.D. approach, some learning management system (LMS) tips I have found to be useful in promoting engaging discussions in 100% online courses include:
Summary
As 100% online courses become more popular, the need for engaging student interactions through online discussions becomes more important. This approach assists with creating discussion questions that are likely to promote discussion and to be more engaging for students. Akin and Neal (2007) argue that variation in the types of discussions questions accommodates different student learning styles and backgrounds as well as allowing more time for discussion and reflection.
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