A A brief description utilizing discussion boards as an internet tool within a classroom environment. T Target audience for this tool is the high school level (9th through 12th). In simplistic terms, a discussion board is an asynchronous communication tool that allows an individual to post a comment/question so that others may respond and stimulate a discussion. In simplistic terms, a discussion board is an asynchronous communication tool that allows an individual to post a comment/question so that others may respond and stimulate a discussion.

A very brief description of terms that are utilized in discussion board technology.discussion board ADVANTAGES Examples of uses Direct discussion Debates

IMPLEMENTING TECHNOLOGY USING DISCUSSION BOARDS

Wrapping with a Reflective Summary! Although the target audience was geared toward the high school level, with some modifications using a discussion board could be used at the elementary or middle school level. More teacher input and procedure would be needed as the students age dropped. Although the target audience was geared toward the high school level, with some modifications using a discussion board could be used at the elementary or middle school level. More teacher input and procedure would be needed as the students age dropped. This could also be used in place of journal activities for any type of classroom or developing discussions from a student-led perspective. This could also be used in place of journal activities for any type of classroom or developing discussions from a student-led perspective.