The forum activity module enables participants to have asynchronous discussions i.e. discussions that take place over an extended period of time. This activity allows students and instructors to exchange ideas by posting comments as part of a ‘thread’. Instructors can allow files to be attached to forum posts. Other files such as images and media maybe included in forum posts. Instructors can choose to rate forum posts and it is also possible to give students permission to rate each others’ posts.

There are several forum types to choose from, such as a standard forum where anyone can start a new discussion at any time; a forum where each student can post exactly one discussion; or a question and answer forum where students must first post before being able to view other students’ posts.

Note:  Announcements in a Moodle course is just for teachers to post announcements. It is NOT a discussion forum for students.

Pedagogy Connection: Moodle is Ramapo’s Learning Management System. This workshop guides instructors on how to use Moodle as a tool for delivering and managing assignments, facilitating group work, and enhancing the student experience in the classroom.

Open to Instructors

Presenter: Ray Fallon

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