Alfretta Earnest

Luanne, 

I agree that getting an ongoing discussion in the online classroom can of course be a difficult process.  So it is important that instructors understand how to incorporate meaningful discussion into the online classroom.  And to encourage meaningful discussion questions should generate a response other than ‘yes or no’.  

As the online class begins, I usually ask somewhat basic level knowledge questions, because I want everyone to get comfortable in the discussion and feel that it’s a safe place to share opinions and ideas.

And as we know, the discussion board provides an environment to bring together diverse… >>>