Identifying and using discussion cases
- Start a case or an example that you carry through the class.
- Example: our learning outcome activity from this training.
Incorporating creativity prompts (present content in X,Y,Z format)
- Have students create a short story, power point, video, etc. Allow them to decide how they approach a prompt.
Writing from a different persona
- Role playing, like explored in our video and sample discussion activity in this training.
Incorporating a different technology tool
- Consider using something like Flipgrid or Studio for discussion instead of a traditional discussion board.
Fostering student ownership
- Let students determine the prompt, the response protocol, and the grading scheme.
Tackling different moderation roles
- Try student led discussion moderation. Consider how this is a professional development skill for students.