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Using Forum Activity
IQRALMS, a widely-used learning management system, offers a versatile tool known as the Forum activity. This article delves into the intricacies of utilizing the Forum activity within IQRALMS to promote collaborative learning experiences.
Applies to:
It applies to instructors, and administrator seeking to leverage online platforms for enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
Types of Forums:
- Standard Forum for General Use:
- Includes an introduction text above the list of discussions.
- Allows students to start new discussions and reply to existing ones.
- Each Person Posts One Discussion:
- Each student can start one discussion and reply to others.
- Encourages ownership of specific topics.
- Single, Simple Discussion:
- Teacher posts a question, and students can only reply.
- Focuses discussions on a single topic.
- Question and Answer Forum:
- Teacher posts a question, and students provide answers.
- Can restrict students from viewing others’ posts until they’ve contributed.
- Option to disable editing time delays for immediate notifications.
User Functionality:
- Replying to Discussions:
- Inline reply box with advanced options available.
- Star Discussions:
- Favorite discussions to prioritize them.
- Sort Discussions:
- By replies, last post, or creation date.
- Permalinks:
- Allows linking directly to specific forum posts.
- Forum Preferences:
- Manage settings like tracking and subscription modes.
Ideas for Using Forums:
- Encourages active participation and discussion among students.
- Provides flexibility for instructors to guide or lead discussions.
- Can integrate with other teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes.
Keywords:
Forum Grading, User Functionality, Using Forum.
References:
https://docs.moodle.org/en/Using_Forum4
Revision History:
Version1.0: Initial draft highlights both student engagement features and administrative tools for instructors.