LearnDash

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Many online courses today have some component of online forum for discussion about the course material. But creating an effective forum takes more than having the proper technology in place. As the facilitator (and admin) there are some techniques you can employ to help maximize your online discussions for you and the students.

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LearnDash

MARCH 31, 2014

One of the major benefits to elearning, or any online training for that matter, is the ability to facilitate comments and discussion. It can be a great way for learners to interact with one another despite large distances, and it is also helpful in learning retention. Clearly post all guidelines (in multiple places) for the forum.

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Gyrus

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Common content, multiple participants like live video conferencing, webinars, interactive chats and discussion forums, etc., exemplify synchronous learning.

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Wizcabin

JULY 30, 2023

Whether you are new to online learning or looking to improve your study habits, here are five crucial steps to help you thrive in the world of virtual education: 1) Set Specific and Measurable Goals The first step to a successful online learning journey is to establish clear, specific, and measurable goals.

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LearnDash

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Which brings us to our latest update, an integration… Course Specific Forums with bbPress. For those of you who are not familiar with bbPress , it is a free forum plugin offered by Automattic (the same folks behind WordPress). It’s the same forum plugin we use for our LearnDash support. What is bbPress?

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Tony Karrer

JULY 21, 2010

I received a question this week related to Discussion Forums for Knowledge Sharing at Capital City Bank : I successfully launched a discussion forum for a small group of lending assistants within my bank. That forum is still up and running. I could go on… but I’m sure you get the picture. Great question.

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HT2 Labs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

One thing that always comes up, and we say no to, is the requirement for a discussion forum. This seems like a bit on an odd omission; we are a social learning platform but we don’t have a discussion forum? The next question that tends to come is, could we build in a discussion forum? How come?

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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Let’s explore how you can make courses more interactive by utilizing quizzes, gamification, forums, and more. In reality, a quick quiz is a great check-in for a learner and is an immediate way to help them feel connected to your course. This helps learners build a pattern of checking in and refreshing their knowledge.

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Tony Karrer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

I recently had a great conversation with Becky Barch, a performance consultant at the Bank, about her smart application of discussion forum software from ElementK. The forum is targeted to a small group – loan/lending assistants. One person had become the “defacto associate help desk”. How Did They Get There?

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HexaLearn

MARCH 13, 2024

Peer-to-peer relations, group systems, and discussion forums give students the chance to interact with different people, which improves their overall learning experience. Avoiding biases and using varied cultural references helps all students feel seen and heard.

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LearnDash

MARCH 31, 2020

Here are some online study tips to help them out. If you’re one of these professors, or if you’re a school administrator trying to offer students as much support as you can, we’d like to offer these tips to help your learners get through the semester. Are your students struggling to finish their semester from home?

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Infopro Learning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

E-learning combines discussion forums, text audio, video, and interactive assessment. This is advantageous as learners can attend the session anywhere, helping the company save precious time and money. Businesses can control a combination of methodologies that help employees retain the information learned.

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LearnUpon

DECEMBER 11, 2018

And social learning helps them to achieve just that. Using a discussion forum in your learning management system (LMS) is one way to introduce a social component to learning. In this post, we explain what a forum is, how it works, and list the benefits. What is an online forum? Solving learner isolation.

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Tesseract Learning

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Given this context, learners can access learning materials through peer-to-peer collaboration networks such as forums. At the present virtual learning also happens through social technologies like blogs, wikis, discussion forums, messaging tools, conferencing tools, subject-matter directories, and videos. Why Social Learning?

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Lambda Solutions

JULY 5, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the key steps and features of Moodle Cloud to help you maximize its potential and create a successful online learning experience. Building activities: Use interactive activities such as quizzes, assignments, forums, and surveys to engage learners and foster collaboration.

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ProProfs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

In the world of online learning, discussion groups, discussion boards, discussion forums or threaded discussions are of vital importance. A discussion forum offers a place to instructor-to-learner and student-to-student interaction to take place. Advantages of Online Discussions for Students.

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Infopro Learning

OCTOBER 11, 2021

This helps them hone their skills, engage more, and learn faster. You can create different learning opportunities in the form of online courses, short videos, podcasts, project-specific demonstrations, and various other research materials that can keep the millennial learners engaged and helps them upskill as well.

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E-learning Uncovered

APRIL 11, 2017

Provides business strategy, brand architecture, creative development, cross-platform media strategy and planning, social media strategy, and performance reporting and

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LearnUpon

JULY 4, 2019

Here at LearnUpon, one of our favorite ways to encourage engagement is through social learning via a forum. . Easy-to-access as it’s right there in your LMS (depending on the LMS you use, of course), here’s how you can use your forum to keep your learners engaged. . 5 Ways to Engage Your Learners with a Forum. Share resources.

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Wizcabin

MARCH 5, 2020

Collaborative learning is an online training approach that involves students and instructors coming together to interact through chats and forums. In this post, we’ll be exploring the different ways collaborative learning can help you improve the overall learning experience. Collaborative Learning Helps To Build Teamwork Skills.

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Lambda Solutions

JULY 19, 2023

Educators can easily structure course content, upload resources, and create interactive activities such as quizzes, assignments, and forums. Discussion forums enable students to ask questions, engage in group discussions, and share resources.

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Lambda Solutions

JULY 18, 2023

This helps learners easily navigate and locate the desired content. Encourage Collaboration and Communication: Leverage Moodle Cloud's collaborative features, such as discussion forums, wikis, and messaging, to foster interaction and knowledge sharing among learners.

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Clark Quinn

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

I'm debating the value of forum / group / threaded discussion software vs. social network software for a particular situation. A user can do this through posting to a threaded discussion quite easily. Typically they center around threaded discussions. Possibly they've never used threaded discussions either.

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learnWorlds

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Online communities help community members in the following ways: Foster a sense of belonging and shared purpose Offer access to exclusive information and opportunities (events, offers, etc.) One study found that people participate in online communities that include blogs, forums, and/or vlogs across all devices. Did you know?

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Lambda Solutions

AUGUST 8, 2023

It provides context, emotion, and relatability that help learners retain and apply information more effectively. Moodle's discussion forums can facilitate in-depth discussions on these aspects. The Power of Storytelling Storytelling taps into the natural human inclination to connect with narratives.

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Creativ Technologies

MAY 9, 2022

Self-directed learning can help companies give much-needed encouragement to employees. Self-directed learning also helps companies save money on supervising the learning activities like tracking the LMS activities of employees. The post What is self-directed learning, and how can it help? What is self-directed learning?

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Lambda Solutions

JUNE 27, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore key strategies and practical tips to help you harness the power of your LMS and drive better learning outcomes. Use clear titles, descriptions, and categorization to help learners locate and access the relevant content easily.

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LearnDash

APRIL 4, 2024

Tracking course completion rates helps creators understand the strengths and weaknesses of their courses. Create an online community for learners to help increase learners’ sense of belonging. Try forums, social media groups, and discussion boards to do so. Check out comments and discussions on social media platforms.

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Creativ Technologies

APRIL 18, 2022

This increasing agitation among people has been concluded in a survey involving 6 countries by World Economic Forum. The populists want to help people in general, “the small fry” who are not happy with globalization and immigration. Hence there should be a meaningful discussion to attain a common outcome.

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Hurix Digital

APRIL 16, 2024

Of course, online learning has several benefits, such as video-based courseware, live teaching modules, online peer-to-peer discussion forums, and flexible class schedules. If a student faces any technical issues on a physical campus, they might get help from the instructors. Download Now!

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WBT Systems

MAY 8, 2018

Dozens of studies have come to the same conclusion: online discussions strengthen student engagement and learning. But what can you do to increase student participation in online discussions? We’ve been doing some studying of our own and found a dozen tactics that will help you get students more involved in online discussions.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 18, 2020

Then, scheduled, online face-to-face time can be used for discussion, questions, and other interactions that are more conducive to synchronous delivery. It’s always helpful to share an introductory video at the beginning of any online course. It’s often a quick and easy video to create, and it can be incredibly helpful to students.

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LearnDash

JANUARY 16, 2018

This will also help your learners advance together at a similar rate (useful if your course relies on a forum for class discussion). On the other hand, a prompt response time helps learners feel valued. This can happen through class discussions, team projects, or independent assignments. Establish expectations.

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Lambda Solutions

JULY 12, 2023

A great LMS offers features such as discussion forums, messaging systems, and virtual classrooms to facilitate interaction between students and instructors. These insights help identify areas for improvement, track learning outcomes, and make informed instructional decisions.

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BrainCert

MARCH 18, 2024

Understanding their interests and online behavior helps you choose the right platform and tailor your content accordingly. Choose the Right Platform: There are endless options – forums, social media groups, and even dedicated apps! Offer valuable content, host Q&A sessions, and encourage discussions.

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Make your forum a central part of your online course. As we’ve discussed previously, online forums are a great way to build a community around your course. After a while, the lack of posting and updates makes the whole forum look like a graveyard of dead conversations rather than a lively center for discussion.

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Kapp Notes

JUNE 25, 2010

Agenda for the Global Learning Forum Last night I had the privileged of presenting to the U.S. Air Force’s Global Learning Forum (GLF) group in Second Life at Huffman Prairie Chi. A little over a year ago Air University formed GLF to help support virtual collaborative prototyping efforts and research. It was a great event.

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