Bringing Online Discussion to Exams

Tips

• The shared learning in discussion gives students an opportunity to reflect on their thinking, take responsibility for their own learning, and thus become critical thinkers (Totten, Sills, Digby, & Russ, 1991).

• By critically reviewing what other students are posting on discussion board, students achieve higher levels of thought and retain information longer (Johnson & Johnson, 1986).

Related Resources

Johnson, R. T., & Johnson, D. W. (1986). Action research: Cooperative learning in the science classroom. Science and Children, 24, 31-32.

Totten, S., Sills, T., Digby, A., & Russ, P. (1991). Cooperative learning: A guide to research. New York: Garland.