From this module I learned that there are two types of discussions, Asynchronous and Synchronous. Asynchronous discussions are discussions that occur over time and may or not be in real-time, while synchronous discussions are in real-time. Asynchronous discussions provide a shelter for all students, especially for students who would not typically participate in a discussion in a classroom setting. I also learned strategies for promoting and monitoring asynchronous discussions, such as providing students with rules for netiquette, posting and monitoring all discussion questions, and providing feedback in a fair and consistent manner.
Participants in Synchronous discussions should be kept… >>>