In his presentation on “Managing an Online Course – Discussion Forum,” Dr. Bonk specifically addresses the importance of discussion forums and managing them successfully. Points covered range from developing protocols and appropriate questions to building instructor presence.

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General Links

Facilitating Online Learning. Tip and Suggestions: http://scienceonline.terc.edu/facilitating_online_learning.html

8 Tips to Facilitating Effective Online Discussion Forums: http://www.facultyfocus.com?p=6956

Tips to Enhance Online Interaction: http://www.umuc.edu/facdev/resources/enhance_interaction.html

Building Student Engagement in Online Courses: http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/distance-learning/building-student-engagement-in-online-courses/

Writing effective Online Discussion Questions:
http://jolt.merlot.org/vol3no2/akin.htm

Improving the Use of Discussion Boards: https://www.wpi.edu/Academics/ATC/Collaboratory/Idea/boards.html

IU-specific Links:

IC- Online Teaching & Learning Tools
http://www.indiana.edu/~icy/conference.html

IC- Conference Netiquette
http://www.indiana.edu/~icy/netiquette.html

Managing an Online Course: Discussion Forums

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