Craft discussion threads carefully, considering separately each of the many components involved in any interaction. See also: Crafting a Post to an A-Synchronous Discussion.pdf Sharpen the focus by identifying direction, sorting ideas for relevance and focusing on key points. Deepen the dialogue through full spectrum questioning, making connections and honoring multiple perspectives. See Also: Full Spectrum Questioning.pdf Foster community spirit through social interactions. Build on the conceptual and cultural knowledge of students. Provide ample opportunity for information gathering and reflection to enable students to participate in a more meaningful way.