Teacher Denver Online (Denver Public Schools) Aurora, Colorado, United States
Abstract Description : How can we engage our online and hybrid students in rich academic discussions authentically, enjoyably, and safely? We all know the high importance of discussion to our students' academic growth. But in the online and hybrid environments we are often limited to asking students to participate in discussion boards -- a format students and teachers alike often find inauthentic at best and painful at worst. My data shows that students respond well to high quality prompts (curiosity & interdisciplinary connections), Grading for Equity practices, and multiple entry points or sub threads that support each student in making a unique contribution.
If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: online academic discussion better discussion boards
Learning Objectives:
Create high quality discussion board prompts that engage students' natural curiosity, connect to interdisciplinary topics, and provide multiple entry points and routes for each student to contribute uniquely.
Use grading for equity practices (low bar for earning full credit & detailed qualitative feedback) to support and encourage students' rich participation in discussion boards.
Envision discussion boards that can be a great experience for both students and teachers.
