Active participation is more difficult online. There is potential inequity in class participation for online versus in-person students.
Recommendations
- If class participation is part of a student’s grade, faculty should provide options for asynchronous class participation (e.g., discussion boards).
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Students who are limited in in-person contributions can balance that with asynchronous contributions.
Cons
- Additional time for faculty to assess contributions to asynchronous threads.