Discussion boards: boring no more!
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Published on: May 29, 2020
Deborah S Adelman1, Debra J Nogueras
1School of Nursing, Kaplan University, Chicago, Illinois 62704, USA. dadelman@kaplan.edu
Abstract:
Creating discussion boards (DBs) that capture student imaginations and contain meaningful interactions can be a difficult process. Traditional DBs use a question-and-answer format that often is boring for both the student and instructor. The authors present creative approaches to DBs that result in lively debates and student-to-student and student-to-faculty interactions, including role playing, blogging, wikis, and the use of voice.
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