Reasons for Forums

From "Moodle for Dummies" pg 159, Reasons for Forums:

engage learners in collaborative projects enable learners to practice skills not supported in traditional class settings learners participate in forum discussions more than traditional classroom settings increase participation factor of a number of reasons: shyness less of a factor language barriers less hinderance peer pressure lessened overcome communication problems using computers' usability  participants have time to research and think out their answers Observation: In a OLL/N LE (on-line learning / networked learning experence), any factor that encouages particpation should be encouraged. This actually goes nicely with principle one of the connectivism: diversity of opinion.

© Dvorak, R. (2011). Chapter 8: Adding Communication Modules.

In Dummies Guide to Moodle (p. 159).
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