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    A discussion forum, or discussion board, is an online location for asynchronous written communication. As participants post messages containing their original thoughts and responses to posts from other class members, a threaded written dialogue develops.

    • Discussions Handout (PDF)
    • Discussion Prompt Information and Directions (PDF)
    • Discussion Prompt Downloadable and Editable Document (DOCX)
    • Discussion Examples:
      • Debates (PDF)
      • Peer Review (PDF)
      • Role-Playing (PDF)
      • Small-Group Activities (PDF)
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