Using Discussions (text)

Nicenet - Instructor Ideas

The instructor can use text discussions (Nicenet) to:

• Create distance learning and collaborative academic projects
• Create exercises for learners to provide feedback and use their critical thinking skills
• Create topics to which learners will respond in writing and then comment on the responses
• Develop discussion forums where students can learn and practice writing etiquette, language structures and use of tone
• develop private, threaded asynchronous conferencing on topics for the class
• Participate in online discussions as it relates to students and the classroom
• Publish documents on class related ideas
• Satisfy their need for professional development in a cost-effective manner since it is asynchronous and there is time for reflection so participants can decide when and if they choose to participate
• share links on various topics
• stay connected to teaching profession through discussions