Discussion Resources Home Page

This page was created to provide facilitators one location to access discussion-related materials used in leading and planning for course discussions.

The How to Effectively Use the LInC Discussion Plans page provides facilitators helpful information and tips in the use of the LInC discussion plans.

Introductory Topics Phone Calls to Participants  Open House  Orientation - Introduction to Course	Staff Development Discussion Plans Staff Development Plan - The Assignment  Sharing Successes and Obstacles  Sharing Your Plan
Engaged Learning  Creating Projects   Ed Tech Simulation  Constructing Indicators of EL  Identifying the Indicators of EL  Best Use of Technology  Interview with Project Creator  Discussing the Fishbowl Activity  Proposal Elements  Student Direction ACT: Identifying Student Direction Analyzing Sample Project Proposals  Brainstorming Project Proposals  Revising Project Proposals  Project Components  Reviewing the LInC Project Rubric  Scenario Writing  Student Page Components  Assessment, Evaluation, and Rubrics  Project Checkpoint  Project/Component Sharing  Wrap-Up, Reflection, and Evaluation	Engaged Learning  Implementing Projects ACT: Legislative Simulation ACT: Assessment Crisis ACT: Rubric Design and Assessment Questions ACT: The Role of the Facilitator ACT: Reflecting on the Hook ACT: Reflecting on Student Direction ACT: Reflecting on Best Use of Technology ACT: Checkpoints: Participant Sharing ACT: Future Action Plan ACT: Sharing the Future Action Plan ACT: Peer Review of Materials ACT: PR With Parents and Admin. ACT: Sharing Student Products
Technology Discussion Plans Using the Bulletin Board  Using the Discussion Software  Using Listservs  Evaluating Web Sites  Finding Info & Search Engines  Finding Software  Installing Shockwave  Guidelines for File Naming  Good Web Page Design  Project Authoring - Creating Pages  Creating Links  Graphics  HTML Source Code	Issues Discussion Plans Classroom Management  Acceptable Use, Citations, Copyright, Netiquette  Funding

Resources on How to Facilitate Effective Discussions

Effectively Using LInC Discussion PlansThis page provides facilitators essential information and tips in the use of the LInC discussion plans.

Discussion Simulation A discussion role-playing experience

Moderating a Discussion Tips for facilitating a discussion

Facilitator Feedback: Making the Connection Looks at what makes up an effective exchange between facilitator and participant and provides practice in creating effective communication strategies between facilitator and participant.

 Analyzing an Annotated Discussion A sample discussion with comments on facilitators' actions and purpose

Analyzing Discussion Excerpts Several excerpts are provided so facilitators can read, reflect, and refine discussion skills.

Hands-On Discussion Practice A role-playing activity where everyone gets a chance to practice an authentic discussion.

Reflections/Bulletin Board Prompts This page provides sample prompts to be used in setting the bulletin board topics and subtopics.

Authors: Sharon Gatz and Stephen Meehan
Collaborators: LInC Leaders
Created: July 20, 1998 - Updated: July 27, 2006
URL: http://ed.fnal.gov/lincon/fac/discuss/