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Mastering Online Discussion Board Facilitation PrintablesMastering Online Discussion Board Facilitation Printables
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5th - 12th
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Classroom Support
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2009
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Mastering Online Discussion Board Facilitation

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Build a class community, allow time for in-depth reflection and research, and facilitate the learning and writing process with online discussion boards! A resource delves into the benefits and purposes of discussion boards, as well as ways to teach Internet etiquette and strategies to facilitate online discussions.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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technology resources

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posting, forum, online forum, message board

Pros

  • Incredibly informative, offering discussion board activities aligned to Bloom's taxonomy, assessment ideas, strategies to facilitate online discussion, etc.

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  • None

Common Core

W.5.6 SL.5.1.a W.6.6 W.7.6 W.8.6 W.9-10.6 W.11-12.6 SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a

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