Discussion forums are an integral part of online learning. Through discussion forums, instructors are able to facilitate communication about a topic in an asynchronous format. Students are able to have time to reflect on their ideas and form opinions before communicating their thoughts to the rest of the class. Discussion forums are very effective and allow instructors to build a sense of community with a class. Discussion forums function as a teaching school by fostering higher level thinking skills. By using the socratic method of questioning, instructors are able to encourage critical thinking skills by asking and answering questions.
Discussion boards are effective when netiquette is always in the back of the students minds. Discussion board can be ineffective if students do not respect each other.
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