Managing Online Discussions Through a "Participation Portfolio"

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Title:Managing Online Discussions Through a "Participation Portfolio" (ID: EDU07320)
Author(s):John Fritz (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Topics:e-portfolios, EDUCAUSE2007, Interaction and Engagement, portfo, Students, Virtual Learning Community
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

If you want students to use online discussions, how do you avoid initiating every thread or simply counting all their replies? By defining and rewarding substantive Q&A (and requiring an online "participation portfolio"). Students will take responsibility for discussions and reduce your burden in assessing them.

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