Storyboard - Best Practices of Discussion Forums

Story Board for Best Practices in Online Discussion Forums Video


I. Introduction                                                                    Video of f2f class and online

II. What is an online discussion?                                          Definition slide

III. Educational Experience                                                 Video - 
a. Social Presence                                                               Hand shaking
b. Cognitive Presence.                                                         Student learning
c. Teaching Presence                                                           Educator teaching

IV. Timing                                                                           Time table
 a. synchronous
 b. asynchronous

V. Forums                                                                           Video of Logos of various forums
 a. Chats
 b. Wikis
 c. Blogs
 d. Email
 e. Skype (video conferencing)

VI. Similar aspects to f2f discussions                                     Video of rapid fire discussion in classroom
       What to expect

VII. Different aspects from f2f discussions                             Video of clock time moving and collaborative
        What to expect                                                              groups

VIII. Preparation for discussion                                             Educator Responsibilities
                                                                                            -Lists & Video preparation

IX. During discussion                                                            Educator Responsibilities
                                                                                            -Lists & Video of discussion

X. Post discussion                                                                Educator Responsibilities
                                                                                            -Lists & Video of Post discussion

XI. Outcomes, Student Behavior,                                          Student based
       Response and Learning    

XII. Key Note Speaker                                                        Speaker introduction