The image used in this post is of a small group of students sitting in a room together, (seemingly) energetically talking about the issues at hand. This is an example of synchronous discussion—the ...

Take a moment and imagine your ideal scenario for a classroom discussion. Your students are both perennially engaged yet conscientious; all are equally eager to raise their hands and share in ...

Earlier this year, I wrote a story about a new HIV/Aids detection kit that was under development. Since that time, the same group has published two more papers on the same topic, but questions are ...

Google today introduced new tools for website owners, including those running social media sites and discussion forums, who want to better elevate their content in Google’s search results. The feature ...

PM, you have three tabs open with 40-minute lecture videos, a 50-page PDF that feels like it’s written in a different language, and a looming exam that’s starting to feel like a nightmare.

Creating a classroom community where meaningful conversations can happen isn’t easy—it’s an ongoing process that takes time. But using online discussion tools can be one great way to help your ...