Internet Based Discussion Forum: Modules and Their Description
Internet Based Discussion Forum: Modules and Their Description
Internet Based Discussion Forum: Modules and Their Description
Student centered learning and the creation of student centered spaces online are
gaining credence in educational settings. We know that effective learning requires
access to social and academic networks for both study material and emotional
support; as such, online communities can offer a holistic knowledge construction,
support mechanism, and recognize that affective activity is effective. Social
forums, often called ‘Virtual Cafes’ or ‘Common Rooms’ can be set up for courses
or for programs, depending on the student need. These spaces provide students
to come together and discuss unlimited topics, including social activities and
educational ideas. They are supportive spaces for students, most successful with
large first and second year courses where students would not otherwise have the
opportunity to communicate with others outside their own tutorial group. There
are four entities will have the access to the system as follows admin, teacher,
Student, Alumni. Admin manages the system by approving the threads added by
the students, teachers and alumni. Admin can view all the threads and can mark a
post as favorite, which will be listed at the top of all the discussion forums.
Teacher, Student and Alumni need to register himself or herself by filling up basic
registration details and create a valid login id and password. All the entities have
to login with their valid credentials in order to access the system. System allows
teachers, students and alumni to create a thread/post which will be displayed
among themselves and start a discussion be commenting/replying and also can
like a thread/post.
Advantages