Using discussion boards to create a community

- [Instructor] It is such an exciting moment…to be teaching in the online space…because of the reach you have to different…learners all over the world.…Think about it.…For the first time in history,…someone in a remote part of Bhutan…could be working on a trigonometry problem…with another student in Iceland.…The collaboration of unique perspectives…and ideas is transforming the way we learn together.…It is a rich resource to use in your instruction.…Well, that's all fine and good,…but how do you actually provide learners…an opportunity to engage with each other?…One essential tool to consider when building…your online community is discussion boards.…

Discussion boards, when used well,…can turn and e-learning experience…into a dynamic playground.…Here are opportunities discussion boards can offer learners.…First, participation without the pressure…of being in the spotlight.…Second, time to consider…what they wanna say before they say it.…Third, exposure to their peers' thoughts and opinions.…Fourth, conversations between people from different cultures…