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The Board room is an area that houses high-level decision-making meetings and can be held both on-site or remotely. These meetings usually revolve around high-level subjects like financial planning, strategy and policy formulation. Additionally, they could also be a source of decisions regarding major investments and the overall governance of a company. They are typically guided by Robert’s Rules of Order or similar procedure in parliamentary law.
Some boardrooms have a classy and elegant ambiance while others are more basic. However, regardless of design they are generally sufficient to seat everyone in a location that encourages privacy and minimizes distraction. They are outfitted with the latest technology, including Bloomberg terminals and a large table that can seat the entire group.
Discussion boards can be a powerful tool to help students learn about their classmates and their course. They are especially helpful for synchronous courses, in which the use of non-verbal and verbal cues could be missing. They can give instructors important information regarding students’ understanding and beliefs. This can be used to help guide discussions.
Many professors worry that if they decide to move their classes online, they will be unable to maintain the informal social and sharing that can occur in the hours prior to and after class. There are ways to encourage this kind of interaction, without disrupting academic process. One option is to create a dedicated discussion area just for these types of activities. Instructors can begin this area by asking icebreakers questions and then encouraging students to answer these questions.