Developing Deep Reflection in Discussion Boards
One of the most prominent features of an online classroom is the discussion board. When used effectively, discussion boards can be a key factor in fostering student engagement and motivation.…
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Developing Deep Reflection in Discussion Boards
One of the most prominent features of an online classroom is the discussion board. When used effectively, discussion boards can be a key factor in fostering student engagement and motivation.…
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Upholding academic integrity has always been a top priority for academic institutions, but the subject has had renewed focus in recent years partly due to the growth in online education.…
When Should You E-mail Students in Your Online Class?
The dynamics of communication between instructors and their students have changed significantly over the last couple of decades. Before the advent of cell phones and the ubiquitous availability of the…
Critical Thinking in the Online Classroom
In the Winter 2018 edition of The Classical Teacher, Martin Cothran penned a short piece titled “The Critical Thinking Skills Hoax” in which he addressed a prevalent buzzword in American…
Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners in the Online Classroom
English languages learners (ELLs) can enrich any classroom with their depth of knowledge of other cultures, languages, and traditions. But along with their diverse perspectives, ELLs bring a diverse set…
Ensuring Students Are Thinking and Understanding in the Online Classroom
Humans are born with the capacity and inclination to think. Nobody teaches us how to think. We do it effortlessly every day. Because thinking plays a prominent role in our…