Enhancing the Online Classroom: Transitioning from Discussion to Engagement

October 2, 2016

Online_Discussion_01The discussion board is a tool used in online teaching that allows students to share ideas and facilitate learning. Research suggests that while the discussion board has been an enlightening experience for online students, there is concern that the online classroom has become stagnant and in some cases boring and ineffective. This paper proposes possible solutions for enhancing the online classroom experience by transitioning from discussion to engagement.

Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration