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We’ve all seen them: “Post once, reply twice.” And we’ve all felt
them—those lifeless discussion boards where students post because they have to,
not because they want to.
To energize your discussions:
- Frame questions as real-world dilemmas or current events
- Encourage storytelling from students' experiences
- Highlight one or two standout posts weekly to show value
When designed with purpose, discussion boards become learning communities—not
checkboxes.
What prompts have led to rich online discussions in your courses? Let us know
in the forum.
