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ABSTRACT
The research reported in this paper examined the use of synchronous online discussion board as the primary mode of teaching by one instructor teaching two sections of a senior-level undergraduate Marketing Strategy course during the COVID-19 pandemic. Decisions were made to use a synchronous online discussion board as the primary online meeting space and mode of instruction for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester and continuing into the fall 2020 semester. Both before and after the transition to online instruction, the primary activities of the class were analysis of marketing cases and participation in a marketing strategy simulation game, which were accomplished both individually and as student teams. Results from this research suggest that synchronous written discussion boards have a place in instruction. Student-perceived benefits included better access to and retention of material from the course as well as the ability to learn more during class time. Students scored higher on an examination on material delivered by written discussion board than by Zoom. Negatives revolved around frustration with the online interface.
Disclosure Statement
No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.