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Empathy-Driven Instructional Design in Asynchronous Online Discussions

Empathy-Driven Instructional Design in Asynchronous Online Discussions

Stuart K. White, Qian Xu, Anthony C. Ilobinso, Weijian Yan, Liu Dong, Zhuo Zhang, Adewole E. Babalola, Adrie A. Koehler
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 24
ISBN13: 9798369307625|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369346631|EISBN13: 9798369307632
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0762-5.ch005
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MLA

White, Stuart K., et al. "Empathy-Driven Instructional Design in Asynchronous Online Discussions." Humanizing Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, edited by Laura E. Gray and Shernette D. Dunn, IGI Global, 2024, pp. 91-114. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0762-5.ch005

APA

White, S. K., Xu, Q., Ilobinso, A. C., Yan, W., Dong, L., Zhang, Z., Babalola, A. E., & Koehler, A. A. (2024). Empathy-Driven Instructional Design in Asynchronous Online Discussions. In L. Gray & S. Dunn (Eds.), Humanizing Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (pp. 91-114). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0762-5.ch005

Chicago

White, Stuart K., et al. "Empathy-Driven Instructional Design in Asynchronous Online Discussions." In Humanizing Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, edited by Laura E. Gray and Shernette D. Dunn, 91-114. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0762-5.ch005

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Abstract

Asynchronous online discussions (AODs) are a primary way instructors design for interactions among students in online environments. However, many common challenges associated with AODs (e.g., self-doubt, poorly constructed question prompts, superficial posting) prevent students from benefitting fully from the experience. Furthermore, how instructional designers address these challenges has implications for how AODs are designed, facilitated, monitored, and evaluated. This chapter explores using an empathy-driven approach to overcome AOD challenges. Adopting an empathy-driven approach offers instructional designers opportunities to mitigate challenges with designing, facilitating, monitoring, and evaluating AODs in order to create a meaningful learning opportunity that fosters inclusivity, motivation, and engagement while reducing ambiguity. Specific strategies are shared for improving AODs by using an empathy-based approach.

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