Discussion+Forums+-+Lara

=**Discussion Boards**=

What is a discussion board?
The online equivalent of an in-class discussion, except that participants do not all have to participate at the same time

Why should I use discussion boards in my class?

 * Discussion boards provide an opportunity for all class members to participate in a discussion.
 * They encourage the quieter students, who may not participate in class, to participate.
 * They provide a chance to talk about subjects you may not have time for in class.
 * They may improve your students' writing skills.

Where do I create a discussion board for my class?
In FinalSite (your webpage)

How does a discussion board work?
One person (the teacher or a student) creates a topic and a question or prompt; other users reply to that prompt or to other people's responses.

My Workshop on Thursday

 * Review how to create discussion boards in FinalSite
 * In-depth examination of the various options FinalSite offers
 * Ideas and best practices for classroom use
 * Time to practice creating board