DISCUSSIONS
There are many shy students who might really have something to add to a discussion, and the fact that they are on an online forum gives them a bit of confidence so they are prone to participate in the discussion. Also, sometimes, some students might need more time than others and the online factor gives them that opportunity to respond at a more convenient pace suited to them.
Using a blog or class wiki with some open-ended questions or prompts allow students to digest the readings more fully. These tools, along with the digital portfolios also give the students opportunities to reflect on their thoughts, reflecting, sharing, and discussion.
Discussion forums that are open-ended and have multiple responses are great ways to get the students working and thinking. Sometimes, the discussion could simply be a prompt for students to explain something, submit a link that may have found that answers the question I have asked.
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