To create a discussion forum: From the upper right of your Moodle course homepage, click Turn editing on. In the section from where you would like to link the discussion forum, from the Add an activity…
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Does Moodle have a discussion forum?
To create a discussion forum: From the upper right of your Moodle course homepage, click Turn editing on. In the section from where you would like to link the discussion forum, from the Add an activity…
How do I add a forum to Moodle?
Attach any files to your post by clicking on the Add icon (the page with a plus sign next to it) at the top of the Attachment pane. This will display the File picker menu. You need to click on Upload a file from the left hand menu and then the Browse button to find a file on your PC.
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 use discussion forums in Moodle?
Students access the forum by clicking the icon on the course page and depending on the forum type selecting, will typically be see a button to start a new discussion topic. They can sort discussions, subscribe to discussions from the toggle button, and favourite/bookmark discussions from the star icon on the left.
How does forum work on Moodle?
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.
What is a forum discussion?
Forum is an activity where students and teachers can participate in written discussions and exchange ideas, comments, questions and answers. Forum can accommodate various conversations.