How to design and facilitate online discussions

Course content 

This webinar will explore the use of asynchronous online discussions focusing on the following topics:  

• learning benefits of online discussions 
• principles of effective discussions 
• design of online discussion questions  
• planning and facilitation  

Target group 

Teaching staff who, regardless of their teaching experience, would like to use asynchronous online discussions in their courses.   

Intended learning outcomes 

After the webinar, you will be able to:   

1. Plan the use of an asynchronous online discussion in your course 

2. Design effective questions 

3. Apply techniques to facilitate online discussions  

Workload 

1 hour 

Date and time 

Monday 26^th August 

12:00 to 13:00 

Registration deadline 

Friday 23^rd August