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The Advantages of using Question and Answer forums for Teaching English

· ** Accessibility to Information **: Creating a question and answer forum for students could prove to be more prudent for students attempting to access information quickly rather than merely reading a blog written by a teacher/lecturer or unit co-ordinator. Reasons for this is that the use of informal questioning could mean the information received by the student (from either another student or teacher) could be more easily digested because of its simplicity, hence quickening the process of receiving an answer for a concern or question.

· ** Informal Bond **: The informal bond between student and teacher through social networking through a Q&A forum could also increase the amount of comfortability that the student feels with their teacher and fellow students. Consequently the student may feel more at ease with sharing their ideas and perspectives on class topics or discussions. An english teacher could also ask questions related to work material as an example of what knowledge the student should know in relation to the topic they have been studying. This could supplement other set tasks they have been asked to complete outside of their class or lecture.

· ** Announcements & Contribution **: The simple functionality of a Q & A forum makes contributing an exceedingly simple task. Therefore public announcements for educational events (study groups, education seminars) can be made without difficulty, or vice versa; students would be able to question or query as to whether any of the afore mentioned events are taking place and how they can become involved.