eLearning Discussion Protocols
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The document provides protocols for participating in online discussions, including posting evenly throughout the discussion period rather than all at once, writing posts that are at least a paragraph but no more than two paragraphs long and avoid simple agreement posts. Posts should support statements with evidence from readings, examples or experience, address the discussion questions, build on others' responses to create threads, and use proper etiquette.
eLearning Discussion Protocols
- 1. + Protocols for Posting Threads and Contributing to Online Discussions eLearning OHIO
- 2. + Evenly Distributed Posts Postingsshould be evenly distributed during the discussion period (not concentrated all on one day or at the beginning and/or end of the period).
- 3. + Length and Type of Postings Postings should be a minimum of one short paragraph and a maximum of two paragraphs. Avoid postings that are limited to "I agree" or "great idea", etc.
- 4. + Support Your Statements Ifyou agree (or disagree) with a posting then say why you agree by supporting your statement with concepts from the readings or by bringing in a related example or experience.
- 5. + Address the Questions Address the questions as much as possible (don't let the discussion stray).
- 6. + Use Quotes Try to use quotes from the articles that support your postings. Include page numbers when you do that.
- 7. + Build on Others’ Posts Build on others' responses to create threads.
- 8. + Use Prior Knowledge Bring in related prior knowledge (work experience, prior coursework, readings, etc.)
- 9. + Follow Proper Etiquette Useproper etiquette (proper language, typing, etc.)
- 10. + Source Gilbert, P. & Dabbagh, N. (2005). How to structure online discussions for meaningful discourse: A case study. British Journal of Educational Technology, v36, n1, pp. 5-18.