Discussions at a Distance: Autonomy in Asynchronous Course Assignments

Abstract

After instructing a typically in-person, first-year experience course in an asynchronous, online format for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this instructor sought student feedback on both the modes of discussion utilized and the level of student autonomy in discussion assignments in the course. This poster session will highlight a variety of methods for encouraging virtual discussion and will present feedback solicited through an online survey sent to all students enrolled in the course section.