@article{Lightner_2010, place={Washington DC: American Sociological Association.}, title={Asynchronous Discussion Boards as Tools for Engagement}, url={https://trails.asanet.org/article/view/asynchronous-discussion-boards-as-tools-for}, abstractNote={A primary component of hybrid courses is the Asynchronous Discussion Board. This term describes computer mediated discussion (a.k.a. computer mediated communication) that conveniently allows students to respond at their leisure to questions posted online before a specified deadline. More convenient and flexible for students’ time than a chat room, the discussion board may allow students more time to reflect before responding. Discussion boards are not as dependent on speed of typing to keep up with the more slowly evolving flow of conversation. Students can reply to others’ postings, add new threads, or add attachments—documents or web sites to illustrate a point or provide further information. As a disconnected add-on, the discussion board may be viewed by students as busy work. Integrated with in-class work and significant learning experiences (e.g. Fink, 2003) such as problem-based learning or case studies, the discussion board can solve logistical issues, enhance critical thinking, and create a sense of community.}, journal={TRAILS: Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology}, author={Lightner, Robin}, year={2010}, month={Apr.} }