Tired of stale discussion boards? In this session, we share how a graduate-level theory course replaced traditional posts with Small Group LIVE Sessions to foster interaction and discourage reliance on GenAI. Learn how groups were formed, how sessions were structured and graded, and what worked (and what we’ll improve next time). We’ll also discuss student feedback and practical tips for implementing similar strategies in your own courses.
Small Group LIVE sessions: Experience in Piloting this Discussion Board Alternative
This session explores Small Group LIVE Sessions as an interactive alternative to traditional discussion boards in a graduate-level course. Presenters share how the model was designed, structured, and graded, discuss student feedback and lessons learned, and offer practical guidance for adapting live discussion formats to different courses and modalities.
TOPICS
Active Learning | Course Design/Redesign | Evidence-based practices