Why we use forums for online class
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Forums allow students in online classes to discuss course topics when they cannot meet in person. Students are expected to make in-depth, thoughtful posts responding to the prompt and at least two other students' comments. Simply agreeing or writing short responses will not earn points. Forums may involve creating projects like presentations to share with the class. Students should cite sources, stay respectful, and ask the person they are responding to by name. While not every module has a forum, they are an important way to interact with classmates and demonstrate learning.
Why we use forums for online class
- 1. Forum Why do we do the online forums in Earth and Environmental Science? https://pixabay.com/images/id-2990
- 2. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
- 3. What does a Forum do for me? Forums are a place for sharing ideas with classmates. Since we don’t see each other, the Forum is a fun way for the class to discuss topics. It is important that your comments be in-depth. Only writing “I agree” will not get your any points. You must also stay on topic and be respectful. Please post early or on time, so that others may have the chance to respond to your postings. The Discussion boards are excellent for creating a dialogue between you and other users. It is less formal than a blog post, and is similar to the “reply to all function” in an email.
- 4. Share what you learned with the class. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
- 5. It is your presentation to the class.
- 6. Are the Forums Graded? • Forum grades count like quiz grades. Some forums are just asking for your ideas, and others require you to create a project such as a Voki, a Glogster, or a Prezi. • You will be learning some new skills and creating some really nice things. • Many modules have a forum, but not all.
- 7. Is there a forum with every module? Just a few.
- 8. First, you respond to the prompt. • Research to find an answer to the prompt. • Put your answer to the prompt on the forum and be sure that you have answered each question completely and in full sentences. • Read the posts that your classmates have put on the forum. • Then respond to two other people’s post. Use the name of the student to whom you are responding. You must use full sentences and tell what it is that you agree or disagree with and why. • Just writing, “I agree”, Good job” or any other short response will not earn any points.
- 9. A Forum is no place for • One word answers • Broken sentence fragments • “Fake news” your facts must be cited and verifiable. The teacher must see a link to any facts that you use to support your ideas. Cartoon used under Creative Commons from BLAUGH.com
- 10. To quote, or not to quote, that is the question. • Sometimes you can just summarize. Ex: According to Farmer John Brown, many cows say moo. • But if you quote her, you must give the citation. Bossy the cow said, “Moo.” Citation: The Farmer Brown Diaries. Published in the Farmer’s Almanac, June 10, 2011
- 11. Say this, not that. Good response example. • Jack, I agree with your ideas for increasing green energy by placing more windmills in coastal areas. Catching the sea breeze means an almost constant source of power. Responses that will earn no credit. • 1. I agree. • 2. I disagree. • 3. Your idea is stupid • 4. And even the better comment without the person’s name: • I agree with your ideas for increasing green energy by placing more windmills in coastal areas. Catching the sea breeze means an almost constant source of power. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
- 12. What if it is a project? • Follow the directions to create the project, such as a Prezi, a powerpoint, a Voki, or a glogster. • These almost always cause files to be too large to upload. • No worries. You will post a link to your project instead of the whole project. • How do we post a link to our projects? • Imagine that you have created a Voki (a talking cartoon). So, while you are still on the site, you Name and Save your work. Then, you click on the Share feature. A list of ways to share will come up. Choose the url address option. Copy that address and paste it onto a Word Document. Save that word. doc to your computer by giving it a name. For example Your Name 5.2 Voki non-renewable energy resources. • Go back to the module assignment page where you got the assignment and upload the word.doc. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND
- 13. Every Forum is Important