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What makes a good discussion prompt for engagement and learning? - Coggle…
What makes a good discussion prompt for engagement and learning?
language
simple + accessible
encouraging
clear & unambiguous
positive
Personable & Friendly
Making the prompt personable as possible. "What are your thought / thinking on ...."
structure
open ended Q's
Allows learners to choose to share their experiences
allows for varied responses
encourages longer form answers
hard to skip/ignore
encourage replies to other learners
Opinions
reinforce own learning
Supportive feedback
build sense of community
broaden discussion of concepts
increased & varied perspectives
content
reflective of step content
Challenge alternate conceptions
doesn't assume prior/external knowledge
Leads into future content/steps
Ask for opinions & personal reflections
Pose an alternative or unpopular view
Flexibility for response to represent their own culture/context
Optimal Outcomes
Discover how learners are thinking
Get answers that we couldn't have given