Asynchronous online discussion

Task Patterns

Description:
Asynchronous discussion allows students to post and respond following their own pace to create a learning opportunity with the potential to be reflective.

Implementation notes
1. Asynchronous discussion can be organized as group or whole class mode:
1.1. For whole class discussion, post requirement to promote participation, respond requirement to promote reading and responding to peer’s postings, use of hashtag to promote cognitive and metacognitive engagement.
1.2. For group discussion, pay attention to the grouping method, e.g., designed heterogeneously by the teacher, in order to maximize variation of perspectives and ideas.