Using Discussion Forum Rubrics as a Teaching Strategy to Enhance Collaborative Learning in Online Courses

Lee, M. (2012). Using Discussion Forum Rubrics as a Teaching Strategy to Enhance Collaborative Learning in Online Courses. In T. Amiel & B. Wilson (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2012 (p. 2164). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2012
Denver, Colorado, USA
June 26, 2012
ISBN 1-880094-95-9
  Tel Amiel & Brent Wilson
AACE

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Author

Margaret Lee, LEE Consultants, United States

Abstract

This best practice session introduces a recent study regarding the impact of using a discussion forum grading rubric to encourage and enrich discussions (posts) in an online course. The results indicated that the use of the rubric increased online classroom participation and enhanced the educational experience. The session will present details from this recent research on improving distance education, introduce and demonstrate rubrics as a pedagogical strategy to augment online teaching, and provide instructor training on the development and implementation of rubrics.