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- Open Class Discussion
- Guided Discussion
- Post and Reply to Two
- Assignment Post
- Peer Review
- Reply to an instructor designed question
- Blog Like Discussion
- Text-based posts
- Video or audio posts (PoodLL)
- Other
Interaction Guidelines
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Instructor Engagement in forum discussions can take various forms. One way to characterize approaches is with the roles of "ghost," "guide" or "guardguardian." The art of facilitating discussion forums is to find a good balance of the three that allows you to provide timely feedback.
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- Forum grading can be complex and time-consuming, but with a good plan it can be manageable.
- These tutorials offer grading options. Additionally, Bethel's Instructional Technologist is available for consultation.
- Try to avoid giving points just for showing up in a discussion.
- Consider giving points for posts that make meaningful contributions to the conversation and student learning.
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