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Problem-Solving — Description

Practice problem-solving in an online discussion to facilitate the integration and documentation of learning

Problem-Solving

Time and Effort
Instructor Prep Time High
Student Activity Time Medium
Instructor Response Time High
Complexity of Activity Medium

Description

This discussion type has the primary purpose of gathering evidence for student understanding or grading. It includes activities that require students to use their new content knowledge to solve problems, investigate related questions, and make predictions. This type of discussion is a reflective, integrative, and action-oriented activity, often including solving problems, case analysis, and applying and integrating new concepts with other concepts and relationships (Boettcher, 2019).

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Keywords:
problem-solving, discussion, online, integrate, document, case analysis, application
Doc ID:
103921
Owned by:
Timmo D. in Instructional Resources
Created:
2020-07-13
Updated:
2024-08-23
Sites:
Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring