Using discussion boards in the classroom could be a nice way for children to learn critical thinking and writing skills. They will also be able to learn how to participate in an online discussion while learning about the subject on the discussion board. I do feel that discussion boards are probably only good for middle school and up, unless there is a LOT of teacher participation and this would be a time management issue then.
Five ways that discussion boards could enhance classroom interactions are...
1) The teacher could start a thread for discussion, therefore leading a discussion online.
2) The students could possibly interact with other classes around the city, province or country!
3) The students could gain valuable knowledge about discussion board topics.
4) The students would have a safe place to express themselves and even shy students would be able to participate in classroom discussions.
5) The students would learn proper discussion etiquette, plus grammar and spelling, by the teacher being the moderator. Five ways that discussion boards could enhance classroom interactions are...
1) The teacher could start a thread for discussion, therefore leading a discussion online.
2) The students could possibly interact with other classes around the city, province or country!
3) The students could gain valuable knowledge about discussion board topics.
4) The students would have a safe place to express themselves and even shy students would be able to participate in classroom discussions.
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