Facilitating online discussions effectively

By Alfred P. Rovai. Internet and Higher Education, 2007

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Should Instructors Require Discussion in Online Courses? Effects of Online Discussion on Community of Inquiry, Learner Time, Satisfaction, and Achievement. (2016, background): “…have recommended that online instructors post at least one message per day, log in to a discussion board at least once a day, maintain a focused discussion, summarize discussion periodically, encourage students to engage in discussions, and promote students’ critical thinking (Rovai, 2007).”
Active learning: The importance of developing a comprehensive measure (2015, background): “Online technologies may also be used for community building and bonding activities (Ferguson, 2010; Laffey et al., 2006; Rovai, 2007) or peer tutoring and mentoring (McLuckie and Topping, 2004; Smith-Jentsch et al., 2008).”
Influences that undermine learners' perceptions of autonomy, competence and relatedness in an online context (2015, background): “In line with this, previous research has highlighted the importance of providing opportunities for learners to build personal relationships with each other to promote the development of an online community (Rovai, 2007).”
Research Based Practices for Improving the Effectiveness of Asynchronous Online Discussion Boards (2018, background): “• Create separate spaces for introductions, ice-breakers, socialization and question and answer forums (Arend, 2009; Jeong, 2004; Lam, 2004; Rovai, 2007)”