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There are a range of research-backed, practical guides and resources online which can assist you to design and use asynchronous discussion effectively.
- Tim Neumann, a lecturer from the IOE, demonstrates how he runs online activities including critical readings, peer feedback and a debate using the Moodle forum, and also explains how he monitors student engagement using Moodle's Activity Completion tracking in the video: Practical Online Teaching Tips 4: Keep it Manageable (27m 34s).
- Teaching and learning with discussion forums case study report.
- Dr. Stacey Prickett, from the University of Roehampton, motivated students to participate in her course's discussion forum by allowing students to integrate their posts into the course's summative essay. Read the case study to find out more.
- Slobodan Tomic, Ellen Roberts and Jane Lund (University of York) use asynchronous discussion forums in a wholly online distance programme, see their design tips and insights.
- To hear first-hand benefits and experiences of using asynchronous discussion forums, see UNSW’s Learning to Teach Online [Youtube video 6m41s]
- For guidance, examples, and worksheets on effective online discussion see the Fostering OnLine Discussion guide.
- For practical guidance on encouraging students to interact with online discussions see Gilly Salmon's five stage model.
- Using forums effectively - ways to improve engagement by Kitty Horne from the University of Sussex, provides great tips.