Nguyen, Franklin, Beaird Presentation[1]

Discussion Board Bits

Agenda Topics
Introduction
Discussion Boards
Where are they used
What else you should know
Asynchronous Learning
Subject Lines
Posting Pointers
Timeliness
Do’s and Don’ts
Pro’s and Con’s
Conclusion

Here at University of Akron
Since 1999, The University of Akron has committed millions of dollars to its distance learning facilities and infrastructure required for their learning technology. The result has been one of the most advanced and sophisticated distance learning networks in the state of Ohio.

Discussion Boards
Also known as Bulletin Boards
A place where participants can post a question or idea, and others can respond in what are called threads
Often starts with a single question which then branches off into different threads and sub-threads as the focus changes (pg. 88 Getting the Most from Online Learning )
Not all students have to be online at the same time to participate

Where are they used?
Discussion boards are used in many different
environments:
Schools : usually in online class settings
Businesses : to collaborate on projects without scheduled meetings
Support Groups : collaborating with other people that share a common issue
Personal : hobbies, personal interest subjects

What else you should know..
The next few slides will talk about some important things you should know and consider when using a discussion board:
Asynchronous learning
Participation is important
Subject Lines tell it all
Posting Pointers
Watch your time

Asynchronous Learning
Access e-learning and participate in your own time
Example: When an e-Learning student communicates using a discussion board with their peers

Participation
Must be active participating members to discussion board posts.
Reading posts & threads
Responding to posts & threads
Interesting Subject Line Topics

Subject Line
Use a subject line that allows other people to know what you are commenting on
If you’re going too far off the question, re-title your reply and start another subject

Posting Pointers
No more than five lines for a posting
Read posts carefully before you react
Don’t just post agree/disagree, explain why
Value your colleagues’ opinion

Time Guidelines
If possible, check discussion boards daily
Post responses as quickly as possible
Communication timeliness maintains integrity of discussion board topics

Do’s and Don’ts
Think about your response before posting
Remember everyone knows you. Don’t forget you are never completely anonymous on the Internet.
Make sure to use proper netiquette
Use emoticons sparingly
Keep posts 5 lines or less. If more start
a new subject.

Pro’s and Con’s
Pro’s for using discussion boards:
Collaboration without meeting, saves time
Some may feel more comfortable posting instead of talking
Educational possibilities
Con’s for using discussion boards:
It is hard to show emotion or for others to know when you are joking
Posting credibility
Email may be logged into the site you are using for possible future advertisings

In Conclusion
Use common sense when posting to discussions
Discussion boards are a great supplement to e-Learning and other great training processes in the work place and schools

References
Piskurich, G.M. (2004). Getting the Most from Online Learning. San Francisco: Pfeiffer
http://online.sccsc.edu/netiquette.htm
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/education-articles/distance-learning-success.htm
http://www.uakron.edu/it/instructional_services/dl/
1/9/05 http://www.articlealley.com
4/12/10 http://www.blogihub.com

Meeting Minutes
February 07, 2011
7:00 P.M.
1 Hour
All 3 members in Elluminate
February 11, 2011
7:30 P.M.
½ Hour
All 3 members in Elluminate

Nguyen, Franklin, Beaird Presentation[1]

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