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3 Reasons Curatr Doesn’t Have A Discussion Forum

HT2 Labs

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? Unfortunately, my answer is still a no….

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5 most popular educational trends in 2022

BrainCert

Students and instructors communicate with each other through online forums, video conferences, and instant messages. Keeping the learner informed through e-learning tools takes a wide range of forms and shapes.

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Face time

E-Learning Provocateur

We have asynchronous tools such as online discussion forums, synchronous tools such as instant messaging, and semi-synchronous tools such as Twitter. Much more so than if either of us were studying alone. Of course, peer-to-peer interaction isn’t a novel concept in e-learning.

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Communities of Practice in your LMS: A hidden KM tool

TalentLMS

The tools that aid in this process include: Instant messaging and intranet forums. Encourage free flow of conversations based on one problem topic. The key is to assign responsibility to individuals who will monitor, mentor and manage this system. Communities of practice are created by developing explicit knowledge.

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Communities of Practice in your LMS: A hidden KM tool

TalentLMS

The tools that aid in this process include: Instant messaging and intranet forums. Encourage free flow of conversations based on one problem topic. The key is to assign responsibility to individuals who will monitor, mentor and manage this system. Communities of practice are created by developing explicit knowledge.

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Asynchronous or Synchronous A Guide To eLearning Approaches

KnowledgeAnywhere

Technical problems can arise which may interfere with the live class. Discussion forums help reinforce learning through discussions with peers. Instructors accessing eLearner forums can also see what points are more confusing and make clarifications accordingly. This aids in the reinforcement and retention of the curriculum.

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Emerging Asynchronous Conversation Models

Tony Karrer

The standard model for asynchronous conversations is discussion forum software like vBulletin. I've talked before about the significant value that can be obtained as part of Discussion Forums for Knowledge Sharing at Capital City Bank and how that translates in a Success Formula for Discussion Forums in Financial Services.