Be very specific when connecting the prompt to course content and previous experiences. For example: * What would you say are the major challenges facing higher education and what should be done to address them? * On pages 47-48 of the textbook, the authors discuss seven major challenges facing U.S. higher educa…
In general discussions should be “low-stakes” formative assessments. They are places for students to try out ideas and learn from each other. Use a discussion topic to reinforce a course or module learning objective, build community, or promote peer-to-peer learning. There should be 3 parts to a discussion topic …