How do I create a "standard" forum?
Standard forum for general use - is an open forum where any one can start a new topic at any time. This is the best general-purpose forum.
Turn on editing mode.
Click here to learn how.
Scroll to the section of the course where you want to add the forum.
Frequently, sections will be marked with a date or a number (e.g. topic 11 and topic 12).
Choose "forum" from the "Add an activity" drop down menu.
Give the forum a name.
Choose the forum type that you want for the discussion.
Provide the introductory text for the discussion.
Note: This is the text that participants will see when they visit the forum. Provide clear instructions for them.
Configure the general settings:
1) If "yes" then participants will receive emails of all forum posts. And they will not be able to unsubscribe.
2) If "yes" then each post will track whether it has been viewed/read by the participant.
3) File attachments to the postc an be limited in size.
Configure the grade settings:
1) If posts are rated, then the ratings are aggregrated.
2) Select a custom rating scale, or how many points should be scored.
3) This restricts the dates when participants can rate a peer's post.
Configure the "blocking" for forum posts.
1) If you want to block participants from posting more than a certain number of posts in a given period of time, select the period of time from the drop-down menu.
2) This is the maximum number of posts allowed during the given period of time. Any number above this will be blocked.
3) This is the number of posts during the given period of time that triggers a warning. Set the warning # of posts lower than the blocking # of posts.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and "Save and return to course."
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