logging in or signing up BEST PRACTICE IN DISCUSSION FORUMS viruetg Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 623 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: May 23, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: andrewjamesom9 (14 month(s) ago) Hi,I need more information about this forum. Thank you. __________________ Andrew. Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: andrewjamesom9 (14 month(s) ago) Hi,I need more information about this forum. __________________ Andrew. Saving..... 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The most significant applications of computer-mediated communication in E-learning environments are discussion forums. BEST PRACTICE IN DISCUSSION FORUMS : BEST PRACTICE IN DISCUSSION FORUMS What are Discussion Forums Slide 4: Communication tool that allows online discussion of class topics. Conversations are organized into threads containing a main posting and its related responses. Discussion board forums can be created for class-wide or group participation. http://citg.babson.edu Slide 5: It provides better cognitive and exploratory learning (Haggerty et al., 2001) Increased student-to-student discussion and cooperation (Kassop, 2003; Stodel et al. 2006), Provide of superior learner empowerment (Kassop, 2003), Upgraded critical thinking skills (Shapley, 2000; Collison et al., 2000). DISCUSSION FORUMS CAN BEOstorga& Yanes(2007) : DISCUSSION FORUMS CAN BEOstorga& Yanes(2007) Synchronous Asynchronous SAME TIME FRAME DIFFERENT TIMES Effective Discussion Forum establish a meaningful interaction : Effective Discussion Forum establish a meaningful interaction Participate actively, generate comments containing a repertoire of scientific ideas, and in a group, students should elaborate upon their own ideas, and propose new ones. Discussion Forums are learning communities because students: : Discussion Forums are learning communities because students: INTERACT PARTICIPATE AQUIRE INFORMATION TO SHARE WITH THE COMMUNITY To achieve higher level of student learning the instructor should consider: : To achieve higher level of student learning the instructor should consider: R. Garrison & T. Anderson Social presence Teaching Presence Cognitive Presence Student Practice Should Consider : Student Practice Should Consider Have decorum in the discussion forum Using correct Grammar Using Correct word Spelling Be Professional Use APA form Avoid using sarcasm and slang Avoid using bold fonts and all caps No profanity Slide 11: Following the Best Practices in Discussion Forums help people save time, resources and energy and let students and instructor to create a learning community. To explain more detailing, I leave you with the speaker Juan Sepulveda. Thanks for your attention. Good Night References: : References: Bye, L Bye, L., Smith, S., & Rallis, H. (2009). Reflection Using an Online Discussion Forum: Impact on Student Learning and Satisfaction. Social Work Education, 28(8), 841-855. doi:10.1080/02615470802641322. Chen, F., & Wang, T. (2009). Social conversation and effective discussion in online group learning. Educational Technology Research & Development, 57(5), 587-612. doi:10.1007/s11423-009-9121-1. Dengler, M. (2008). Classroom active learning complemented by an online discussion forum to teach sustainability. Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 32(3), 481–494. Discussion Board Best Practice Guide. Retrieve from http://citg.babson.edu Reference continued: : Reference continued: Fei-Ching, C. & Wang, T. (2009). Social conversation and effective discussion in online group learning. Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 587-612. doi: 10.1007/s11423-009-9121- Shana, Z. (2009). Learning with Technology: Using Discussion Forums to Augment a Traditional- Style Class. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 12(3), 214-228. Retrieved from Academic Search Complete database. Yanyan, L., Mingkai, D., & Ronghuai, H. (2009). Toward a Semantic Forum for Active Collaborative Learning. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 12(4), 71-86. 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BEST PRACTICE IN DISCUSSION FORUMS viruetg Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 623 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: May 23, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: andrewjamesom9 (14 month(s) ago) Hi,I need more information about this forum. Thank you. __________________ Andrew. Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: andrewjamesom9 (14 month(s) ago) Hi,I need more information about this forum. __________________ Andrew. Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: andrewjamesom9 (14 month(s) ago) Hi,I need more information about this forum. __________________ Andrew. Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: andrewjamesom9 (14 month(s) ago) Hi,I need more information about this forum. __________________ Andrew. Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: andrewjamesom9 (14 month(s) ago) Hi,I need more information about this forum. __________________ Andrew. Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close loading.... See all Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: Welcome My name is Guillermina Viruet and I will be providing a brief introduction to our main topic: Best Practices in Discussion Forums Our keynote speaker is Juan Sepulveda Slide 2: There is considerable evidence that using technology as an instructional tool improves student learning and educational outcomes (Hanna & de Nooy, 2003). The most significant applications of computer-mediated communication in E-learning environments are discussion forums. BEST PRACTICE IN DISCUSSION FORUMS : BEST PRACTICE IN DISCUSSION FORUMS What are Discussion Forums Slide 4: Communication tool that allows online discussion of class topics. Conversations are organized into threads containing a main posting and its related responses. Discussion board forums can be created for class-wide or group participation. http://citg.babson.edu Slide 5: It provides better cognitive and exploratory learning (Haggerty et al., 2001) Increased student-to-student discussion and cooperation (Kassop, 2003; Stodel et al. 2006), Provide of superior learner empowerment (Kassop, 2003), Upgraded critical thinking skills (Shapley, 2000; Collison et al., 2000). DISCUSSION FORUMS CAN BEOstorga& Yanes(2007) : DISCUSSION FORUMS CAN BEOstorga& Yanes(2007) Synchronous Asynchronous SAME TIME FRAME DIFFERENT TIMES Effective Discussion Forum establish a meaningful interaction : Effective Discussion Forum establish a meaningful interaction Participate actively, generate comments containing a repertoire of scientific ideas, and in a group, students should elaborate upon their own ideas, and propose new ones. Discussion Forums are learning communities because students: : Discussion Forums are learning communities because students: INTERACT PARTICIPATE AQUIRE INFORMATION TO SHARE WITH THE COMMUNITY To achieve higher level of student learning the instructor should consider: : To achieve higher level of student learning the instructor should consider: R. Garrison & T. Anderson Social presence Teaching Presence Cognitive Presence Student Practice Should Consider : Student Practice Should Consider Have decorum in the discussion forum Using correct Grammar Using Correct word Spelling Be Professional Use APA form Avoid using sarcasm and slang Avoid using bold fonts and all caps No profanity Slide 11: Following the Best Practices in Discussion Forums help people save time, resources and energy and let students and instructor to create a learning community. To explain more detailing, I leave you with the speaker Juan Sepulveda. Thanks for your attention. Good Night References: : References: Bye, L Bye, L., Smith, S., & Rallis, H. (2009). Reflection Using an Online Discussion Forum: Impact on Student Learning and Satisfaction. Social Work Education, 28(8), 841-855. doi:10.1080/02615470802641322. Chen, F., & Wang, T. (2009). Social conversation and effective discussion in online group learning. Educational Technology Research & Development, 57(5), 587-612. doi:10.1007/s11423-009-9121-1. Dengler, M. (2008). Classroom active learning complemented by an online discussion forum to teach sustainability. Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 32(3), 481–494. Discussion Board Best Practice Guide. Retrieve from http://citg.babson.edu Reference continued: : Reference continued: Fei-Ching, C. & Wang, T. (2009). Social conversation and effective discussion in online group learning. Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 587-612. doi: 10.1007/s11423-009-9121- Shana, Z. (2009). Learning with Technology: Using Discussion Forums to Augment a Traditional- Style Class. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 12(3), 214-228. Retrieved from Academic Search Complete database. Yanyan, L., Mingkai, D., & Ronghuai, H. (2009). Toward a Semantic Forum for Active Collaborative Learning. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 12(4), 71-86. Retrieved from Academic Search Complete database.