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Episode Synopsis
In this episode we explore how to make discussion boards a powerful and dynamic tool for connection and exploration in the online classroom.
Jim Thompson is an Adjunct Professor in Temple’s School of Business, teaching subjects like Marketing and International Business. He also serves as the Advisor to the student Marketing SPO and earned his BBA in Marketing from Temple in 1975.
Jenny McNiven is a Senior Instructional Designer for Fox’s Online & Digital Learning Department. In addition to online course support, she is the coordinator of the Fox Online Teaching Certificate and heads the department’s faculty training and development program.
If you have any questions you would like to have asked, or if you would like to be a part of the podcast in a later episode, please email [email protected].
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Discussion Board Best Practices
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The Ever Dreaded Discussion Board – Out of the Box Activities and How to Handle the Workload
Jim Thompson is an Adjunct Professor in Temple’s School of Business, teaching subjects like Marketing and International Business. He also serves as the Advisor to the student Marketing SPO and earned his BBA in Marketing from Temple in 1975.
Jenny McNiven is a Senior Instructional Designer for Fox’s Online & Digital Learning Department. In addition to online course support, she is the coordinator of the Fox Online Teaching Certificate and heads the department’s faculty training and development program.
If you have any questions you would like to have asked, or if you would like to be a part of the podcast in a later episode, please email [email protected].
Relevant Articles
Discussion Boards - Options
Discussion Board Best Practices
Discussions in Online Courses: Best Practices and Expectations
The Ever Dreaded Discussion Board – Out of the Box Activities and How to Handle the Workload
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