Scenario 1D – Encourage shared leadership: Involve students as discussion facilitators to develop a sense of community
Fostering shared leadership within a course helps create a more cohesive learning environment and supports deeper student engagement. When learners are encouraged to take co–responsibility for the learning process, their motivation, sense of ownership, and connection to the course tend to increase.
One approach could be to assign rotating roles in discussion forums, allowing students to moderate conversations and guide peer engagement. The Workshop activity can facilitate structured peer review, giving students opportunities to reflect critically on each other’s work while developing evaluative skills. Collaborative content creation through Wiki, such as group–generated concept maps or summary documents, can further reinforce cooperative learning.
To acknowledge contributions and build community, you might make use of Badges or public recognition in announcements. Establishing clear expectations for peer interaction–such as protocols for feedback or collaborative work–can help maintain high standards and promote inclusivity.
