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Have your classroom discussions been fizzling out instead of firing up? Have dialogues felt forced or inauthentic? In this interactive virtual workshop, we’ll explore a practical roadmap for transforming disengaged or unfocused student talk into purposeful, energizing discourse.
Using the “3 big D’s”—dialogue, discussion, and debate—as our framework, we’ll unpack how to clearly define each format, choose techniques that match your goals, and integrate simple yet powerful participation guidance (“talk moves”) to foster structural, intellectual, and emotional engagement.
You’ll leave with:
- A deeper understanding of when and why to use each discourse format
- Strategies adaptable to any modality, class size, or social dynamic
- A detailed worksheet to revise one of your existing activities
Whether you teach in-person, online, or somewhere in between, this session will help you replace “death by discussion” with vibrant, student-driven exchanges that move learning forward.