To add a forum for general, class, or group discussion you can add this activity to your Moodle page using the activity chooser. 

  • On your Moodle page click on the edit mode button on the top right corner of the screen to turn editing on. 
Edit mode button

  • Go to the section you would like to add a forum, and +Add an activity or resource.
Add activity or resource button
  • Choose Forum.
Forum activity highlights from activity chooser list

  • Under General, fill in the Forum name and Description in the fields provided. Select on the Display description on course page checkbox, if desired. Select Forum type from the option available in the dropdown menu. Click on the icon to find a brief description of each.


  • Edit the other forum settings, and be sure to investigate the Common module settings and Restrict access and set your group preferences, if applicable.
General fields highlighted includeing Forum name, Description, Diplay description on course page checkbox and Forum type dorpdown list

  • Once complete, click on Save and return to course, or Save and display button at the base of the screen.
Save and return to course and Save and display buttons


See groups in Forums: 

Forums in Moodle have three settings for attendees which are effected by groups. When creating a forum or virtual session you can edit the group settings of the item through the clicking on the ellipsis icon (...) and selecting Edit settings from the dropdown menu. Within the edit settings screen, navigate to the Common module settings section and select your desired option from the Group mode dropdown menu options available.

Common module settings screen with group mode dropdown list options highlighted

  1. No groups: This is a community forum. Any course participants who have not been restricted will be able to attend this forum.
  2. Separate groups: participants of preset groups will be able to access this forum based on restriction, and will only be able to see their own group topics.
  3. Visible groups: Visible groups can only edit in their own group forum but have read-only access to other Visible groups.
* When editing your page items, be sure to be wary of accidentally changing your group settings by clicking the silhouette instead of the edit icon.


You can find more information on the Forum activity in Moodle on the MoodleDoc's website.

 





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