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May 6, 2024

New Discussion Board Activity

New Discussion Board Activity

We're excited to introduce the new Discussion Board Activity, a powerful tool designed to ignite vibrant conversations and enhance student interaction within your Teachfloor courses!

Cultivate a Collaborative Learning Environment

The Discussion activity promote a dynamic space where learners can engage in meaningful conversations, share insights, and delve deeper into course topics.

This interactive forum empowers students to:

  • Ask questions and seek clarification from instructors and peers, creating a collaborative learning environment.
  • Share unique perspectives and diverse viewpoints, enriching the overall learning experience.
  • Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing and evaluating various viewpoints on a topic.

Promoting Active Participation

The Discussion activity motivates student engagement by marking the activity complete once a student either posts a topic or leaves a reply. This encourages active participation in discussions, ensuring all students contribute to the collective learning process.

Tailored Discussions for Every Course

Instructors have the power to define the exact criteria students need to meet to mark the activity as complete. Set a specific number of topics a student must create or define the minimum number of replies students must leave on existing topics.

Getting Started with the Discussion Board Activity

Adding the Discussion to your Teachfloor course is easy, simply follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to your course curriculum.
  2. Click on the "Add Element" button.
  3. Select the "Discussion" element type.
  4. Craft a compelling discussion prompt to spark engaging conversation

The Discussion Board Activity is a valuable addition to any Teachfloor course, fostering a more interactive and engaging learning experience for your students.

We encourage you to leverage this powerful tool to create a dynamic learning environment that sparks curiosity, ignites discussions, and empowers your students to excel!

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