Another student saw the discussion forum as a way to clarify her previous work rather than to share or develop anything:
Usually I will read a lot and finish the entire study guide and the readings and I take some notes and then I start doing my assignment. Only when I have a question will I ask people for help and join the discussion forum. I probably do it all myself. (Student, 2009)
The approach of using the discussion forum to get help and collect information was a common feature of the student interviews and could be seen as strategic. Another response to this approach to the forums was,