It seems that traditional classroom teaching methods are effective even for the hi-tech classes of today. Here are some examples of ways by which you can increase the participation of students online.
1. Lure them. You can reel in students to join in the discussion by asking them by asking for their opinion. Ask them whether or not they agree with what has been said. You can ask them to provide examples that support their stand or contradict the point of the discussion. Moving away from them instead of towards them will force them to speak up which catches the attention of others and encourages them to participate in the discourse.
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2. Encourage the ‘quiet’ or nonparticipating learners. Those who appear to be quiet are not necessarily uninvolved in what’s happening. It’s best to avoid exerting too much effort to elicit a form of ‘participation’ from them. Usually, these kinds of learners are waiting for a non-threatening opportunity to voice out their opinion.
3. Facilitate actively. Providing active facilitation is not too difficult. You can challenge the learners to give deeper answers, or prevent over-exertive students from dominating debates or discussions. Another example is to firmly reprimand those who participate just for the sake of doing it.
4. Ask useful queries. If you ask a stupid question, you’re sure to get a stupid answer. It is therefore important to make sure that you’re asking effective and useful questions. Avoid asking too objectively as this only encourages the recollection of concepts.
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