MOODLE – The BasicsPart Seven V – Forums

byBob Anthony

CFF Coach/Technology IntegratorWyomissing Area JR/SR High School

banthony@wyoarea.org

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7.5 Forum Module7.5.1  Different types of forums are available such as teacher-only, course news, open-to-all, and one-thread-per-user.7.5.2  There are several options for emailing forum posts to members of the course.7.5.3  All postings have the author’s photo attached.7.5.4  Discussions can be viewed nested, flat or threaded; oldest or newest first.7.5.5  Robust subscription methods for each forum.7.5.6  Individual forums can be subscribed to by each person.

11/18/2010

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7.5 Forum Module (2)7.5.7  Teacher can force subscription for all members of the course either initially or permanently.7.5.8  Groups features allow options for more entry and viewing limitations for students.7.5.9  The teacher can choose not to allow replies to their posts (announcements).7.5.10  Discussion threads can be moved between forums or split by the teacher.7.5.11  Attachments can be made to posts and shown as part of message.7.5.12  Forum ratings can be used. These can be restricted to a range of dates.

11/18/2010