Figure 1
The Talking point design, showing the central role of the forum.
Figure 2
Screenshot of part of the archived briefing document for the Sciences Online Rooms event, showing the main forum discussion topics.
Figure 3
Screenshot of part of the Transition event home page. Note that ‘OU Live’ is the OU’s bespoke version of Blackboard Collaborate.
Figure 4
Screenshot of part of a forum thread looking at student perceptions of using synchronous online rooms. (From the Sciences Online Rooms event.)
Figure 5
Screenshot of part of a thread discussing transferable skills, experience and learning. (From the Employability event.)
Figure 6
Screenshot of part of a discussion discussing how to help and encourage students to participate in an online synchronous tutorial. (From one of the Transition events.)
Figure 7
Screenshot of moderator weaving to encourage discussion of a key theme. (From Sciences Online Rooms event.)