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Discussion Forums: From Dreaded to Dynamic in 6 Simple Steps

24 March 2025
Online via Zoom Webinar

 Are your discussion forums met with crickets instead of conversation?

Tired of seeing students (and yourself) roll their eyes at another ‘opportunity’ to post?

It's time to turn those digital graveyards into thriving communities of engaged learners!


Don’t let another term go by with discussion forums that just fall flat.

Join Deniese to unlock the secrets of creating dynamic, engaging online conversations that your learners will actually appreciate!

In this must-have workshop, you’ll learn:

  • The research-backed 6-step formula for discussion forum success
  • Actionable strategies you can immediately implement
  • PLUS, you’ll receive a simple planning tool that’ll save you time.

Date & Time

Monday 24th March 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm (AEST: QLD)

Other timezones:
12:00pm - 1:00pm (AEDT: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
11:30am - 12:30pm (ACDT: SA)
10:30am - 11:30am (ACST: NT)
9:00am - 10:00am (AWST: WA)

NB. Can't make the session?
We send out the recording and electronic resources to registrants within 48 hours of the session closure. All Velg Training Webinars are scheduled in AEST (QLD time) - please check your timezone before logging onto the online training session.

Who should attend

All online educators looking for ideas on how to increase student participation and engagement in online conversations!

  • Learning Designers
  • Teachers/Trainers and Assessors
  • Training Managers
  • Online Curriculum Developers
  • L&D Managers

What to expect

Presented by Dr Deniese Cox, you will be provided with the following resources after the event:

  • Recording of the webinar (three months access)
  • Additional electronic resources
  • Electronic Statement of Attendance

Presenters

Dr Deniese Cox, Founder TeachingOnline.com.au

CEO/RTO Owner

Deniese is known as the go-to source for exceptional online teaching strategies that really are effective. Every research-driven strategy presented by Deniese in her PD has been extensively trialled, refined, and proven to work in a variety of VET settings by diverse educators and learners. 

With extensive hands-on experience of her own in the online space, a Masters in online learning, and a PhD in online VET, Deniese is ideally placed to help all educators and teams cut through the noise around teaching online. 

Her ongoing research is what enables Deniese to continuously bring you the latest insights, and her commitment to developing practical strategies is what makes her PD really stand out. Deniese is consistently one of our highest rated presenters, so don’t miss this opportunity to spend an hour with her live online. 

Program

Monday, 24 March 2025

10:45am (AEST:QLD) - 11:00am (AEST:QLD) Join Time: Audio Test
11:00am (AEST:QLD) - 12:00pm (AEST: QLD) Webinar

Opportunities to interact

  • Use a microphone to speak with trainer/attendees (Not available in all Webinars)
  • Raise your 'virtual hand' to engage in a discussion
  • Share your thoughts via the online chat window
  • Answer online polls that provide instant group feedback

NB. If you would like to send chat questions to the presenter Dr Deniese Cox before the session, please email webinar@velgtraining.com.

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