Affiliation:
1. Illinois State University, USA
Abstract
This chapter considers the online discussion forum in music education. It begins with an overview of factors leading to faculty frustration with online discussions before considering how discussions fit within the context of several prominent learning theories, including Connectivism and Collaborativism, which specifically address the online platform. Particular challenges are explored and include post lengths, quality, language/style, group size, heated discussion, and faculty involvement in the ongoing conversation. The chapter concludes by offering a “toolbox” of best practice ideas in online discussion. Through use of examples, the section seeks to help faculty move beyond the tried and tired format of one post and two responses.
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