To help set up your asynchronous online section, consider the following ideas: Use discussion forums for weekly interaction. Create discussion prompts each week to encourage ongoing peer engagement.

People often ask me to name my favorite online teaching tool. My answer is always the same: Hands down, it’s online discussion forums. As a veteran online teacher, I view discussion forums as the meat ...

Discussion is a large part of teaching and learning. We want to see and hear our learners engaged in conversations about the course content, making connections to their lives or to other aspects of ...

Small-group discussions designed to help elementary students engage in conversations that promote critical analytic thinking, ...

Pick any high-priority instructional initiative in your district. Can you think of at least one teacher who is excelling in that priority area? Maybe it’s an early-elementary teacher facilitating ...

Discussion forums are widely used in online courses (Horstmanshof & Brownie, 2013; Kipling et al., 2023), and will likely continue to be a commonly used tool in online education. If used well, they ...

Examples of leveraging technology in K-12 learning showcase innovative ways to engage students. From interactive apps and virtual field trips to adaptive learning platforms, these tools enhance ...