Comparing Discussion Platforms for Student Engagement
Debbie Fetter
Thursday, September 14th, 2023
9:00-9:45 am
Description
Discussion platforms are often used to help assist with questions, create course engagement, and foster community. Piazza and Discord are popular options, but each platform leads to different types of questions asked, types of interactions, and levels of engagement. This presentation will include an analysis of the types of interactions observed across each platform, types of questions asked, and factors to consider when implementing a discussion platform in a class.
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About the Presenter
Dr. Debbie Fetter is an Assistant Professor of Teaching Nutrition in the Department of Nutrition at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Fetter teaches a high-enrollment, general nutrition class in a fully online format (Nutrition 10V) and a traditional in-person format (Nutrition 10). She also conducts research on pedagogy and is currently investigating differences between online and in-person education and ways to improve student engagement in online education.
