Strengthen Online Discussions with a Human Presence, Begins Oct. 2

Online discussions offer students a dynamic platform to engage with course materials, interact with instructors and build connections with classmates in online and hybrid courses. Discussion forums foster collaboration among students and encourage participants to approach learning from different perspectives. In the evolving landscape of higher education where the advent of AI-generated tools presents both opportunities and concerns, your role as an instructor in online discussion takes on heightened significance. Are you eager to dig deeper into online discussion and your irreplaceable role as a human guide and facilitator? Do you long to infuse your unique human presence into these online conversations to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants? Are you motivated to guide students personally and effectively to optimize their learning experiences? Do you seek practical strategies to conserve precious time in discussion facilitation and guard against potential burnout?

Join us for a one-week workshop, Effectively Facilitating Online Discussions, to explore these questions! The workshop is offered asynchronously online in Canvas, making it possible for you to learn anytime and anywhere to complete all the learning tasks. You can register at GoSignMeUp by selecting Online Teaching on the navigation menu. Questions or help? Please contact Hong Wang at hwang@nvcc.edu.

Submitted by
Dr. Hong Wang, NOVA Online, HWang@nvcc.edu