Objective: Explain how e-mail, listserves, and discussion boards are similar yet different.
List serves, discussion boards and e-mail are very similar in that they can be used as collaborative communication tools in the classroom. They are very effective for consistent idea-sharing among students and between students and teachers. Also, they incite creativity, allowing the student a personal space to record their ideas, and share them with their peers.
To begin, e-mail is a very commonly used tool for communication in the classroom. A student can quickly and efficiently express their ideas and communicate other important elements. It is also worth noting that an e-mail may include video, audio and pictures.
Next, listserves are a newer form of internet communication. These, unlike discussion boards, are not viewed by the public, but must be subscribed to. They are exclusive, so teachers and students may communicate more privately, allowing for a safe space in which to work.
Last, discussion boards are an important element of the internet-friendly classroom. These boards are collaborative spaces where students can throw ideas back and forth, post thier thoughts, and store information.
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