- 19 Sep 2013 11:10
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I think there is a large consensus on PoFo that part of why we are all here is to learn more (about politics, in PoFo's case). The utility of the online community as a virtual classroom occurred to me quite some time ago, but now I have put it into practice in my university using the same phpBB software as powers PoFo. I have an admin section and an off-topic section, but the main focus is that each element of my module's curriculum has it's own sub-forum. My students will access learning materials through our Uni VLE and then enter into the discussion that follows from the resource.
To me, the benefit of being able to do this in an asynchronous way offers students more scope for reflection and considered response, whilst also offering them an enduring record of the discussion and the learning points therein.
Amongst fellow academics and students who frequent PoFo, what is your view of this approach?
To me, the benefit of being able to do this in an asynchronous way offers students more scope for reflection and considered response, whilst also offering them an enduring record of the discussion and the learning points therein.
Amongst fellow academics and students who frequent PoFo, what is your view of this approach?
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There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they're falling in. Desmond Tutu
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