Improving Discussion Board Interactions through Peer Assessment

A challenge that frequently arises in the implementation of discussion board activities is guiding students toward creating thought-provoking discussion prompts that encourage critical thinking and the exchange of constructive feedback among their peers, instead of just sharing their own answers.

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Prof. Karen Stylianides of Penn State University showed how to effectively connect participation and critical thinking in her courses through peer assessment in her discussion board activities.

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Fill out the form to hear our 45-minute group session with Prof. Karen Stylianides to learn how she uses peer assessment to facilitate discussion activities. Get a sneak peek of her activities and rubrics, and learn best practices of implementing peer assessment for such activities.

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What to expect:

• How to make online discussion board activities impactful
• The role of peer assessment technology in delivering an engaging learning experience
• Deep dive into activities and rubrics from Prof. Karen Stylianides’s courses
• Group Discussion Activity
• A short walkthrough of Kritik’s peer assessment platform and key features
• Q&A