How do I create a forum on Whitireia Moodle?
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Created by: Dawn Kelly
Modified on: Mon, 10 Aug, 2020 at 3:31 PM
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Open the course you wish to a add a Forum to.
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Go to the section you need the Forum to be in.
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If you need to name the Section, click on the pen.
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Enter the title, Enter to save.
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Enter a Forum name and description. |
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Select tick box to display description on course page, visible to students.
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Select a Forum type. |
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Change settings if you would like students to add attachments or limit post word count. |
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Choose how you would like the students to subscribe to the Forum. |
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You can limit the number of posts by an individual to avoid anyone dominating the discussion.
Choose a time period and the number of posts before blocking.
A warning will appear on the student's page.
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Warning that there are limits on post.
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Visible setting needs to be "Show" for students to be able to see the Forum.
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If you have created Groups you can change the visibility of posts between Groups.
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If you would like interaction in the Forum to be a course requirement you change the Completion Tracking Settings. |
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There will be a checkbox to the right of the Forum to indicate participation is a course requirement.
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Once the requirements are met, a tick will appear.
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When settings are complete Select:
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To make changes select Edit.
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Dawn is the author of this solution article.
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