The asynchronous online discussion board has been available as a tool for online instructors since the early days of online education. Even as new technological tools for online learning are developed, the discussion board remains foundational to many online classes and offers advantages to other forms of interaction. Students can become bored, though, with weekly discussion post requirements unless instructors utilize effective facilitation strategies and design discussion prompts that challenge learners to employ higher order thinking skills (i.e., to apply, analyze, evaluate, and create). Additionally, prompts should motivate learners to respond, to read what their classmates have posted, and to engage in authentic communication. In this session, participants will become acquainted with various techniques for structuring asynchronous online discussions, learn tips for facilitating these discussions, and have the opportunity to critique sample discussion prompts.