Discussion boards were once the latest and greatest that the internet had to offer for bringing technology into the classroom. Today, however, there are glaring issues with these dry and ineffective forums that most of us tend to gloss over or ignore for the sake of tradition. This episode dives into the reasons why these "not-so-discussions" aren't helping and what you can do about it!
Brooks, M. (2019, November 1). Discussion Boards are an inconsistent substitute for face-to-face discussions. The Triangle. https://www.thetriangle.org/opinion/discussion-boards-are-an-inconsistent-substitute-for-face-to-face-discussions/
Lane, L. M. (2022, March 30). Why online discussion boards suck, and what to do about it. Medium. https://lisahistory.medium.com/why-online-discussion-boards-suck-and-what-to-do-about-it-e843a09c16d4