Periodically change the website so that students do not get bored. On the class bulletin board, individual students can post their comments or questions to the class, and every other individual is free to respond. The bulletin board can also be used by instructors to post alterations to the class schedule or curriculum, assignments, and additional readings. A listserv provides discussion forums on a variety of topics broken out by topic or area of special interest. Internet discussion lists behave and serve a function similar to traditional classroom discussions.
Discussion lists are social units that share features of group dynamics with other groups.
They can often complement traditional classroom discussions and activities in meeting the learning needs of students. Learners can engage in dialogue about the readings and course content without actually attending class. Also an instructor can use the discussion list as an assessment device, looking for misconceptions or other avenues of study worth pursuing further in class. Interactions should be considered time well spent. Be Flexible .