Discussions, when crafted and facilitated well, invoke higher-order thinking. Higher-order … See more

The reality is, even with interesting discussion prompts, the same old routine can become tiresome to instructors and students alike. What we want to avoid is for discussion… See more

There are different expectations based on the roles within discussions in online courses. Students are active participants in the discussions, providing insights on their understand… See more

Using rubrics to grade discussions.
Discussion expectations and criteria should be established and communicated to students early in the course. Create a rubric that clarifie… See more

Canvas Discussions The discussion tool in Canvas is a common way to manage and facilitate discussions. Students can post and respond to threads. Instructors can require stu… See more