An individual who has access to the Internet, can log in to Webboard from anywhere, unless otherwise specified. When students post messages, not only do they create a new virtual space in which to exchange ideas, they also switch the audience for their ideas from the professor at the center of the classroom to each other. Click on the conference that applies to your class. Do not click on Post on black menu bar Type in message in large box Click on Post You will get a preview of your message and you can spell check and edit it at this time. Examples of Ways to Use Webboard Responses to readings-students can respond to questions posted by the professor, or can ask their own questions.
Students can create and reply to topics and sub-topics, setting up various discussion threads.
Extension of class discussion-students can be asked to post summaries of whole class or small group discussions, or to make connections with a discussion topic and readings, films, or real world examples. Sometimes if a controversial issue has been addressed in class, students may feel more comfortable expressing their perspectives online. Also, they have more time to develop thoughtful responses. Communication with students in other classes-students can share their ideas with others on the same campus or across campuses. For example, Eugene Richie, on the New York Campus and I, on the Pleasantville Campus, have both taught English 102 in the same semester and have had our students read some common works.