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)