Threaded discussions allow you to conduct group discussions online. A question or statement is posted and the students are able to post their comments, questions, and answers about the week’s discussion topic.  When facilitated correctly, online discussions can be an educationally rich environment for both instructors and students.

Objectives of this lesson

• Identify types of online discussions
• Identify websites for online learning/discussions
• Examples of on-line courses 
• Examples of threaded discussions on eCollege

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