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Discussion Boards and their Application

Discussion Boards and their Application. I. Curriculum Teaching and Technology EDD 7914 CRN 22065 by Darcel Gardner, Deltrye Holt, Francisco Jimenez, Tamecia Scott. What are Discussion B oards?. Discussion boards are: Software programs Asynchronous conversations

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Discussion Boards and their Application

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  1. Discussion Boards and their Application I Curriculum Teaching and Technology EDD 7914 CRN 22065 by Darcel Gardner, Deltrye Holt, Francisco Jimenez, Tamecia Scott

  2. What are Discussion Boards? Discussion boards are: • Software programs • Asynchronous conversations • Synchronous conversations • Online environment. • Discussion forums • Electronic bulletin boards • Virtual conference areas.

  3. How are Discussion Boards used? • Allows people to post messages. • Reply to messages in a online environment. • Allow for the posting of audio files, text files, video files, and images. • Promote ongoing communication.

  4. Extending Face-to-Face Discussions Initial post in Desire2Learn learning management system

  5. User-Interface for Replying to a Post

  6. Building a Learning Community

  7. Encouraging Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

  8. Connecting clinical practicum using discussion boards • Platform (Moodle) • Critical thinking and Problem Solving Case study example: You must perform a blood draw on Kelly, a 3-year-old girl who is accompanied by her parents and her 6-year-old brother. The child is visibly frightened by the prospect of the blood draw. What are some of the steps you can take to ensure that this procedure goes smoothly? • Students response

  9. Discussion board and clinical practicum Evaluations of Discussion board Demonstrations are embedded in discussion boards Reinforcement to hands on learning

  10. Discussion Board supporting a Book Study • Discussion boards were used to lead a school wide book study • The school engaged in a formal book study to promote a change in educational practices. • Teachers became members of a group using Moodle as a secure platform. • School members we required to read a book and post their own views on the book. • In addition, school members were required to respond to 3 additional post. • Teachers received Continuing Education Credits and bonus points on their annual evaluation.

  11. Sample of a Threaded Discussion

  12. Results of the Book Study • The staff improved their collegial professional communication . • The staff involved with the project promoted the use of best practices within their classroom. • Those practices permeated to other staff members and increased the number of participants in the group. • Student results on standardized test increased. • The staff was much more unified as a result of the ongoing professional discussion.

  13. Advantages of Discussion Boards • Asynchronously and synchronous communication • Ongoing dialogue and collaboration • Increased accountability • Immediate feedback • Critical thinking, problem solving, and knowledge construction. • Independent of location • Online learning community

  14. Disadvantages of Discussion Boards • Encouraging people to participate. • Lack technology skills • Intimidated by technology • Lack content knowledge • Access to technology and software • Technical issues and support • Software version • Discussions lack direction • Teacher/ student focus

  15. References • Chan, C. K. K. & Chan, Y. Y. (2011). Students' views of collaboration and online participation in Knowledge Forum. Computers & Education, 57(1), 1445-1457. • Chou, P. (2012). Teaching strategies in online discussion board: A framework in higher education. Higher Education Studies, 2(2), 25-30. • Gao,F.,Zhang,T., Franklin,T., (2013) Designing asynchronous online discussion environments; Recent progress and possible future directions. British Journal of Educational Technology, 44 3, 469-483. • He, P. (2012, April). Evaluating students online discussion performance by using social network analysis. In Information Technology: New Generations (ITNG), 2012 Ninth International Conference on (pp. 854-855). IEEE. • Northover, M. (2002). Online discussion boards-friend or foe? Ascilite, 477-484. • Ochoa, S. F., Pino, J. A., Baloian, N., Antunes, P., & Herskovic, V. (2012, October). Some observations from the analysis of an online discussion board. In Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC), 2012 IEEE International Conference on (pp. 1280-1285). IEEE. • Walker, K., Curren, M. T., Kiesler, T., Lammers, H. B., & Goldenson, J. (2013). Scholarly networking among business students: Structured discussion board activity and academic outcomes.

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