TY - GEN
T1 - An exploration of students’ perceptions of online discussion forums in a virtual learning environment
AU - Gasmi, Afef
PY - 2021
Y1 - 2021
N2 - Asynchronous communication tools such as online discussion forums are one of the digital technologies that are accessible through various Learning Management Systems like Moodle, Edmodo, EduCal, etc. It is argued that in addition to facilitating student-teacher communication, involving students in such forums brings about several learning gains. This presentation aims to shed light on the potential and limitations of student participation in online discussion forums in a virtual learning environment and to suggest practical solutions to maximize the effectiveness of this teaching and learning method. This presentation is particularly relevant to EFL educators, prospective teachers, teacher trainers, as well as students.
AB - Asynchronous communication tools such as online discussion forums are one of the digital technologies that are accessible through various Learning Management Systems like Moodle, Edmodo, EduCal, etc. It is argued that in addition to facilitating student-teacher communication, involving students in such forums brings about several learning gains. This presentation aims to shed light on the potential and limitations of student participation in online discussion forums in a virtual learning environment and to suggest practical solutions to maximize the effectiveness of this teaching and learning method. This presentation is particularly relevant to EFL educators, prospective teachers, teacher trainers, as well as students.
KW - Online Discussions
KW - Virtual environment
KW - Student engagement
M3 - Conference contribution
BT - Oman 21st International ELT Virtual Conference, Muscat, Oman
ER -