Classroom discussions can be one of the most powerful tools for student learning, when they are purposeful, inclusive, and well-facilitated. The way we invite students into conversation, pose ...

Online discussions are great ways to invite students to reflect on course concepts and engage with their peers. Here, we provide recommendations on how to facilitate effective online discussions, ...

The new question of the week is: What are the best ways to organize and lead classroom discussions? Handling classroom discussions can always be tricky. How do we ensure that they are not limited to ...

"You want the good news or the bad news?” Has anyone ever asked you that question? They are using one of the most proven techniques of effective communication. They are preparing you to receive what ...

Why Are Class Discussions Challenging? There are a variety of reasons that class discussions are challenging. It’s not necessarily just students being “lazy”. There could be a lot of real issues and ...

Productive business meetings require a leader with the ability to focus the discussion. Business owners with effective group leadership skills, including the ability to listen and organize discussions ...

Make sure students understand your expectations for the discussion and how they will be graded. If you formulate a rubric, consider how formal the discussion is, how long it will be, and how many ...

The new question of the week is: What are the best ways to organize and lead classroom discussions? Part One featured responses from Rita Platt, Adeyemi Stembridge, PhD, Jackie Walsh, Doug Lemov and ...