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Asynchronous online discussions allow students to digest information by reading others' thoughts, processing, reflecting, contributing and continuing through this cycle at a slower pace.

However, the extra processing time provided in asynchronous discussions can help students minimize anxiety.

It seems that a group size of 7-10 works well.

During this activity, students are actively engaged with the content, especially because, as noted, I have not fully spelled out how to accurately answer the questions. As a result, students need to think creatively, ask questions of me or their group partners, consult a textbook, or otherwise work out for themselves how best to respond to the questions.

If the only assessments we have are tests and quizzes, then students will focus on tests and quizzes and nothing else. Balance is needed if we want more.