ICT Forum Discussion

The Forum discussion is the one of the most important process of learning and sharing information because we could react to content, share challenges, teach each other, learn by stating and understanding, clarify assumptions, experiment, own new skills and ideas. The advantages of forum are as follows:

1. Individualization of learning: Personal responses to forum topics are not limited in time or the length. We have the freedom to continue dialogues about the topics that interested those most.

2. Encouragement of critical thinking: Important topics and discussion encouraged us to take a position on issues. To respond to a forum topic requires organized thought and synthesis of concepts introduced in class. If  our views were challenged, he or she typically adds carefully considered reasons to back up previous comments.
3. Learners autonomy: Students have the flexibility to reflect on their thoughts and read the responses of others. Many learners have stated that they routinely discussed the forum topics with friends, family and colleagues outside of class before putting their comments online.

4. More democratic exchange: The learners who may feel intimidated or unmotivated to speak. Therefore discussions, even in small groups, do not allow equal time to all learners. In the online forum, each learner has a voice that will be heard by anyone who chooses to read his or her comments
5. More time to formulate responses and opinions: Because the forum discussions occur completely online, learners have the flexibility to add their input when they are prepared. Some choose to answer questions immediately, while others prefer to consider the responses of others first. Undergraduate trainees are often much more comfortable discussing topics online after reading the viewpoints of the more experienced learners. The learners are encouraged to revisit past topics during the course, as their opinions changed
6.  Flexibility and convenience: We set our own schedule for the forum. A forum is available at all times of day or night to accommodate school, work, and family demands. The forum is accessible from any Internet connection via the World Wide Web, allowing us to participate even when we were sick or traveling.

So in I like to conclude that forum discussion is effecting way of learning. I  have learn many important things from friends, tutors and shared my knowledge and experiences.