Using LMS-Based Discussion Forums to Extend Learning

Utilizing LMS-based discussion forums provides instructors an effective multimodal strategy for extending course content learning into reflective cohort conversations. By engaging students’ prior knowledge with emerging themes in the learning experience, we set the stage for activities that encourage the community of inquiry among learners.

The attached guide provides timely advice and extended resources for developing and incorporating discussions within the LMS. Focusing on both the metacognitive aspects of the design process and the pedagogical considerations of practical implementation, this PDF provides best practice guidance, relevant examples, and additional resources to consult as you build discussion forums tailored to your specific course experience.

Using LMS-Based Discussion Forums to Extend Learning CDonlan IDOLS

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About Crystal Donlan

Crystal Donlan is the Instructional Designer and Online Learning Specialist at Elizabethtown College. Crystal holds a M.Ed. in Learning Design and Technology from Penn State University, where she is currently engaged in doctoral study. An educator for over 20 years, Crystal has taught in K-12, correctional, community-based, and - most frequently - higher education settings; her primary research interests include digital badges and micro-credentials, distance and online learning, and 21st century literacies.