Discussion Boards

I think discussion boards are a great tool to use in the classroom and a great way to get student’s interacting with technology. Three pros of discussion boards are: they promote student interaction, flexibility as they can be accessed from anywhere, and create opportunities for critical and creative thinking. Three cons of discussion boards are: they require specialized hardware and software for users, not every student may have access to a computer, and topics may go off subject.

Five Ways to Enhance Classroom Interactions using Discussion Boards
1. Variety of topics can be covered and discussed by the students.
2. Encourages group task accomplishment.
3. Peer review and tutoring.
4. Develops written communication skills.
5. Involves collaborative learning and problem solving.