How to Respond to Threads
Respond to, or comment on, individual student posts
To reply to a post, access a forum and select a thread.
On the thread’s page, you can view the text of the post and information, such as the author and posted date.
Identify the student post you’d like to respond to.
You’ll see options: Reply, Quote, Mark as Read.
Click on Reply to respond to a post.
Address the whole class within a thread to redirect the conversation or add to it. Alternatively, you may create a new thread and close the old thread.
Tips for Responding to Threads
A thoughtful response or question can advance a discussion. Here are some best practices for responding to threads:
Mention students by name. The simple act of mentioning a student’s name can elicit a substantial response in return.
Quote something the student said in their post and then ask them to take the point further.
Respond to a particular post and then invite other students to respond in turn.
Add new energy to a thread by sharing a new resource or asking students to make connections or predictions.
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