Enhancing student engagement through online forums

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Level - 2D History
Type 2D² PRACTITIONER
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About this video

A key challenge for teachers is to ensure that there is a good level of engagement in the class. This video presents a simple assessment used in a module on migration history, which is based on the use of discussion forums.

OEP Video Sheet

Title of the OEP Enhancing student engagement through online forums
Subject History
Technology used
  • discussion forums
  • video
Software used
  • VLE discussion forum
Level EQF Level 7
Metadata plagiarism, university libraries, serious video game, student engagement, information skills, discussion forum
Short summary A key challenge for teachers is to ensure that there is a good level of engagement in the class. This video presents a simple assessment used in a module on migration history, which is based on the use of discussion forums.
Name of the HE Institution University of Limerick
City, Country Limerick, Ireland
Name of the department Department of History
Name of the course(s)
  • Migration Studies
Name of the HE-teacher(s)
  • Rachel Murphy
Classroom size Medium (26-50)