E-learning and online courses are increasingly popular with both students and educational institutions. Students are attracted to the anytime, anywhere access that allows them to better juggle work, family and other obligations. Schools benefit from a broader pool of potential candidates without the strain on limited physical resources on campus. A common feature of online courses is the use of asynchronous discussion boards to facilitate group work and discussion. However, using these online discussions presents both benefits and challenges for the students and teachers who use them.
This website presents information about these benefits and challenges and offers resources for teachers who want to incorporate them into their online courses.
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This site was created to share the findings of a research paper written for a course in the Master of Education-Information Technology program at Memorial University. You can access and read the full version of the paper by clicking here.
I teach required English courses to students in the School of Hospitality and Tourism at Algonquin College. I also designed and now teach three online courses at other Ontario colleges.
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