Tool Box- Disscusion Forums

This tool is a great source for classroom interaction. People can all access and respond to each other. For example- instead of the student always contacting the professor for questions, they can post the question in a discussion board and possibly a student could have an answer quicker than the teacher. This also helps for group projects or reflections. Since the tool is open to everyone in the course it is easier to communicate. I find this tool very useful since students can get constant feedback from each other and feel comfortable using the online course, rather than always contacting the teacher who may not always be available.