Discussion Board Participants
This module was in particularly helpful for me. In the first few weeks of a class, it's very important for me to identify the behavior and types of engagement exhibited by different participants. Learning so specifically about the habits and behaviors of noisy participants, quiet participants, etc., as discussed in the module, has better equipped me to more efficiently facilitate the on-going discussion in a way that's equitable and engaging to all.
I identify the engagement of my participants immediately the first two days of class. I ride them with responses and make them introduce themselves to the class. I set the tone immediately so that they know I am very present! Students that have not logged in, I contact them before it's too late so they don't set themselves up for a bad start.
