2026-02-04T15:00:00 2026-02-04 2/4/26 February 4, 2026 false 15:00 3:00 PM virtual-event Virtual Event #virtual-event false active Distance Learning dl@farmingdale.edu 934-420-5300 https://www.farmingdale.edu/images/placeholder/fsc-event-header-1110x380.jpg Graphic that reads "Farmingdale State College Upcoming Event" with a green background and darker green diamonds surrounding the text on the graphic Discussion boards have so much potential for creating meaningful engagement in online learning, but too often, they fall flat. They’re repetitive, surface-level, and feel more like a box to check than an opportunity for meaningful growth and real interaction. This webinar will examine why discussion boards often miss the mark and, more importantly, how to make them better. We will explore common pitfalls as well as practical strategies and examples for designing reimagined discussion activities. We will showcase some of the examples and templates created during the workshop at the OLC Accelerate conference. By the end of the webinar, you’ll walk away with practical examples and a fresh inspiration for designing discussion boards that are engaging and valuable for both students and instructors. Intended audience:This webinar is perfect for educators, instructional designers, and administrators who want to make discussion boards a more engaging and meaningful part of online learning. Key takeaways: Rethink the purpose of discussion boards by identifying common design issues that limit participation and learning Consider how small design changes can improve the quality of student interaction Explore practical and creative strategies to facilitate engagement and dialogue Walk away with new discussion board activities Discussion boards have so much potential for creating meaningful engagement in online learning, but too often, they fall flat. They’re repetitive, surface-level, and feel more like a box to check than an opportunity for meaningful growth and real interaction.Discussion boards have so much potential for creating meaningful engagement in online learning, but too often, they fall flat. They’re repetitive, surface-level, and feel more like a box to check than an opportunity for meaningful growth and real interaction. This webinar will examine why discussion boards often miss the mark and, more importantly, how to make them better. We will explore common pitfalls as well as practical strategies and examples for designing reimagined discussion activities. We will showcase some of the examples and templates created during the workshop at the OLC Accelerate conference.This webinar will examine why discussion boards often miss the mark and, more importantly, how to make them better. We will explore common pitfalls as well as practical strategies and examples for designing reimagined discussion activities. We will showcase some of the examples and templates created during the workshop at the OLC Accelerate conference. By the end of the webinar, you’ll walk away with practical examples and a fresh inspiration for designing discussion boards that are engaging and valuable for both students and instructors.By the end of the webinar, you’ll walk away with practical examples and a fresh inspiration for designing discussion boards that are engaging and valuable for both students and instructors. Intended audience:This webinar is perfect for educators, instructional designers, and administrators who want to make discussion boards a more engaging and meaningful part of online learning.Intended audience:This webinar is perfect for educators, instructional designers, and administrators who want to make discussion boards a more engaging and meaningful part of online learning. Key takeaways:Key takeaways: Rethink the purpose of discussion boards by identifying common design issues that limit participation and learning Consider how small design changes can improve the quality of student interaction Explore practical and creative strategies to facilitate engagement and dialogue Walk away with new discussion board activities Rethink the purpose of discussion boards by identifying common design issues that limit participation and learningRethink the purpose of discussion boards by identifying common design issues that limit participation and learning Consider how small design changes can improve the quality of student interactionConsider how small design changes can improve the quality of student interaction Explore practical and creative strategies to facilitate engagement and dialogueExplore practical and creative strategies to facilitate engagement and dialogue Walk away with new discussion board activitiesWalk away with new discussion board activities distance-learning