From the course: Teaching with Technology
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Facilitating discussion
- I've already described ways in which you can use technology to support discussion in class. In the movie on active learning exercises we turned think, pair, share into think, pair, click or think, pair, tweet. In the movie on small group activities we looked at Google Docs or Wikis for jigsaw groups. Now let's look at aspects of discussion that can take place outside the classroom. When do the discussions fit in the context of the class timeline? Why use virtual discussions at all? How can you overcome challenges with virtual discussions? Virtual discussions can be used as single serving activities. As ongoing activity throughout the course. And everything in between. They can prepare students for a new topic before they`come to class. Just as easily, they allow you to continue a classroom discussion after a class period ends. If you do teach a face to face class then be sure to refer to each virtual discussion to make sure students see the value and participating and connections…
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