Extending the Collaborative Environment Using the WebCT Discussion Tool
Location
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Innovation Centre (SW101B)
Description
As a means of furthering evolving the student’s ability to converse and develop outside of the classroom setting, the Discussion tool offers a variety of functionality as an asynchronous collaborative tool for students and professors.
The tool offers threaded conversations, blogging and journaling as mediums for thoughtful exchange of ideas both inside and outside the classroom setting. Peer review and automatic mark submission of discussion threads adds to the functionality for educators as well.
If you would like to create an environment for thoughtful exchange of ideas between small or large groups, then this is the tool for you. Join us to see how you can move collaborative communication strategies forward in your classroom and beyond.