Program
Center for Learning and Teaching
Author's Department
Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT)
Second Author's Department
Chemistry Department
Third Author's Department
Economics Department
Document Type
Research Article
Publication Date
2006
Abstract
Most of the literature advocating online discussions cite the main advantage as encouraging interaction for students who either see each other rarely (e.g. in mostly distance learning courses) or have insufficient time to interact in class (e.g. in large lecture halls). However, at AUC, some faculty are using online discussions, despite the relatively small class size, and the regular meetings every week. In this paper we explore two different cases of using online discussion at AUC across several semesters: one for an introductory environmental science course and one for an advanced economics course. The instructors outline their reasons for using online discussions in their courses, and share their reflections on the results. We then attempt to produce recommendations for other users of online discussions in similar situations.
First Page
1
Last Page
5
Recommended Citation
APA Citation
Bali, M.
Ramadan, A.
&
Rizk, N.
(2006). Full- time, In-Class, Face- to- Face Courses...Why (then) Online Discussion?. 1–5.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/faculty_journal_articles/4971
MLA Citation
Bali, Maha, et al.
"Full- time, In-Class, Face- to- Face Courses...Why (then) Online Discussion?." 2006, pp. 1–5.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/faculty_journal_articles/4971