I really enjoyed using threaded discussions in class yesterday. It reminded me a lot of instant messenger. I liked the idea that the person that you are replying to gets their message instantly. I could definitely see using threaded discussions in my classroom and with the other staff members at my school.
As I thought about how to use threaded discussions, I thought about an activity that I complete with my class every year. One of the things that I love to teach is the process of how a bill becomes a law. Students discuss ideas for laws that they feel should be made or should change. The students could easily debate and defend their thoughts and ideas using threaded discussions. These threaded discussions could carry over to a blog where we could vote on specific laws.
I also could see using threaded discussions among the faculty of a school. My principal constantly asks us to read articles and books related to education. What a great way for teachers to share their ideas about the information that they are reading. Instead of having to meet to discuss the text, we could carry on threaded discussions as we read. I will definitely share this idea with my principal.
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