Abstract

This article describes the structure and step-by-step procedure of the virtual discussion conducted between American Universities of Central Asia and Nigeria and Parami University in Myanmar. The article aims to offer multidisciplinary instructors interactive scaffolding activities designed, modified, and implemented to enhance written and oral communication and help students be better prepared for virtual discussions. From observation during the preparations and actual discussions, the scaffolding activities and the virtual discussion foster essential skills, such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity in students. The authors also provide a general evaluation of student performance based on the observations collected via Google Forms and the virtual discussion to demonstrate the effectiveness of the activities.

Keywords: Interactive activities, communication skills, virtual inter-university discussions (VIDS), virtual discussions (VIDS), structure, organization, and procedure of online events.