moodle when clicking on course goes to news forum

by Xavier Rolfson III 6 min read

Why are forums locked?

Where is the introduction text in a forum?

How to change open envelope in forum?

How to set forum preferences?

What does it mean to split a discussion thread?

How long does it take to edit a forum post?

What happens if you move a forum post?

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What is the difference between forum and Open forum in Moodle?

There are two types of discussion forums in Moodle: Forum and Open Forum. The Open Forum can be set to function exactly as the Forum type, but also has advanced grading features and allows private responses to students' posts. The CLT recommends using the Open Forum type when creating discussion forums.

How do I access Moodle forums?

Access the Preferences page from the user menu and select 'Forum preferences'....The posts will be highlighted in the following places:Course page.Within the forum itself.In forum discussion threads.

What does it mean to subscribe to a forum on Moodle?

When a person is subscribed to a forum it means that they will be sent email copies of every subsequent post in that forum. Posters have 30 minutes by default to edit their post before it is sent though this time limit can be changed by an Administrator.

How do Moodle forums work?

The Forum activity allows students and teachers to exchange ideas by posting comments as part of a 'thread'. Files such as images and media maybe included in forum posts. The teacher can choose to grade and/or rate forum posts and it is also possible to give students permission to rate each other's posts.

How do you make a forum open?

How to Create a Forum WebsitePick a location to host your forum.Choose a software to create your forum website.Organize your forum's structure.Design your forum's theme.Create user rules for your forum website.Start conversations with interesting discussion topics.Publish your forum on your website.More items...•

What is the meaning of open forum?

: a government property that is opened to the public for expressive activities of any kind — compare limited public forum.

How do I subscribe to a Moodle forum?

in Moodle 2.8! In a forum with optional or auto subscription you can choose which discussions to subscribe to by clicking the 'dot' icon to the right of the discussion.

How do I unsubscribe from a forum?

Unsubscribe from notificationsClick Unsubscribe from the context menu of the forum or topic you are subscribed to, or click Subscribed beside a thread, to stop receiving notifications.In the confirmation pop-up window, click Yes.

How do I reply to a Moodle forum?

0:563:23How to reply to Discussion forum in moodle (Student) - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo for the student to participate in discussion forum at the right bottom here click reply then IMoreSo for the student to participate in discussion forum at the right bottom here click reply then I will have two options will have option to write a text upon your text box write your answer here. And

How do you use a forum?

1:402:34How do you use a discussion forum? - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo pick your subject carefully be very very clear about what you want to talk about and then in yourMoreSo pick your subject carefully be very very clear about what you want to talk about and then in your body. Put your comment and that is how you will discuss. And have conversations.

What are the different forums in Moodle?

Forum type A single simple discussion - A single topic discussion developed on one page, which is useful for short focused discussions (cannot be used with separate groups) Standard forum for general use - An open forum where anyone can start a new topic at any time; this is the best general-purpose forum.

What is a class forum?

Online forums can be used for many purposes, such as helping students to review material prior to an assignment or exam, engaging students in discussion of course material before coming to class, and reflecting on material that they have read or worked with outside of class.

Why are forums locked?

Forum threads may be automatically locked after a certain period of inactivity. This is done from the setting 'Discussion locking' when creating or editing a new forum.

Where is the introduction text in a forum?

In the (default) Standard forum for general use, students will see an introduction text in a separate space above the list of discussions. Students see a button to start a new discussion (thread).

How to change open envelope in forum?

They can click on the open envelope icon next to a forum discussion. (It will then change to a closed envelope.)

How to set forum preferences?

(Defaults for each of these settings can be set by an administrator in Administration > Site administration > Accounts > User default preferences .)

What does it mean to split a discussion thread?

Splitting a discussion means that beginning with the post selected and going to the end of that sub-thread, the posts are cut from the current discussion topic and put into a newly created discussion topic.

How long does it take to edit a forum post?

Ticking this box will send a notification to everyone subscribed to that forum with no editing time delay. (Users have 30 minutes by default to edit their posts.)

What happens if you move a forum post?

Note: Moving a forum post will display incorrect results in the course participation report for the affected forums. For example, take a student who posted in forum A and had their post moved to forum B. In the course participation report, the student will still be listed as having made a post in forum A, but will not be listed as having made a post yet in forum B.

Why are forums locked?

Forum threads may be automatically locked after a certain period of inactivity. This is done from the setting 'Discussion locking' when creating or editing a new forum.

Where is the introduction text in a forum?

In the (default) Standard forum for general use, students will see an introduction text in a separate space above the list of discussions. Students see a button to start a new discussion (thread).

How to change open envelope in forum?

They can click on the open envelope icon next to a forum discussion. (It will then change to a closed envelope.)

How to set forum preferences?

(Defaults for each of these settings can be set by an administrator in Administration > Site administration > Accounts > User default preferences .)

What does it mean to split a discussion thread?

Splitting a discussion means that beginning with the post selected and going to the end of that sub-thread, the posts are cut from the current discussion topic and put into a newly created discussion topic.

How long does it take to edit a forum post?

Ticking this box will send a notification to everyone subscribed to that forum with no editing time delay. (Users have 30 minutes by default to edit their posts.)

What happens if you move a forum post?

Note: Moving a forum post will display incorrect results in the course participation report for the affected forums. For example, take a student who posted in forum A and had their post moved to forum B. In the course participation report, the student will still be listed as having made a post in forum A, but will not be listed as having made a post yet in forum B.

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