The Benefits of Asynchronous Discussion in a Hybrid Economics Course : Evidence from a Large Enrollment Economics Course

As improvements in technology continue to be integrated within the collegiate classroom it is important to study the benefits, or costs, that are associated with adopting new pedagogical practices. This paper focuses on the role that asynchronous discussion can play in furthering student development within a hybrid economics course. Specifically, this paper finds that encouraging online discussion of articles, podcasts, and videos that are related to course material results in better academic performance