Thus they have the opportunity to improve their critical thinking skills. Application ideas for online discussions Case scenarios . Students can be divided into small groups or work in large groups to respond to cases that help them apply theories and concepts presented in class or in readings. In small groups, students can each assume roles and develop scenarios around course content. Reaction postings .
Students can react to posted readings, assigned readings, or web sites.
Also, discussion questions related to the course textbook can provide the basis for discussion. Expand course content . Students may read different articles and post summaries or find appropriate web resources and post links. Students may react to each other s postings. Extend in-class discussions .