Join Kevin Kelly for an in-depth discussion in this video Setting up class discussions with forums, part of Moodle 2.8 Essential Training.
- The Forum tool is one of the most popular activities…for instructors using Moodle.…You can use forums to continue a fantastic…classroom discussion, facilitate an entirely…new discussion online, and much more.…Let's look at how to set up a forum.…First, we'll turn editing on with the button…in the top, right corner.…Next, we'll scroll to an appropriate section…and click the Add an Activity or Resource link.…
After that, I'll select Forum in the list of activities,…and add the bottom of the window.…On the Adding a new Forum page,…we have a number of options to select.…In the Forum name field, I'll enter a short title.…In the Description field, enter the instructions,…which should include the discussion prompt…and any details about the activity.…The Description field may not seem like a big deal,…but I'm going to share one of the best tricks…I've ever learned for Forums.…
It came from Gayle Weinstein,…teaching English as a second or other language…instructor who attended a faculty workshop…about Moodle at San Francisco State University.…
Author
Kevin Kelly
Released
5/25/2015- Navigating a Moodle course
- Setting up learning outcomes
- Adding, moving, editing, and deleting blocks
- Uploading files for students to download
- Adding links and RSS feeds
- Adding students and teaching assistants
- Creating groups
- Communicating with announcements, polls, emails, and chat
- Facilitating discussions, peer review, and team projects
- Creating and grading quizzes and assignments
- Working with the Moodle gradebook
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome57s
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Using the exercise files1m 3s
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New features in Moodle 2.82m 34s
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1. Getting Ready to Teach with Moodle
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Overview of the Moodle LMS3m 11s
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Navigating a Moodle course5m 27s
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Using the Moodle text editor3m 34s
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2. Preparing Your Course in Moodle
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Editing course settings4m 15s
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Editing topic areas5m 31s
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3. Managing Course Resources in Moodle
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Creating Moodle webpages3m 44s
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Sharing relevant RSS feeds5m 29s
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4. Managing Course Participants in Moodle
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5. Communicating with Students in Moodle
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6. Facilitating Activities in Moodle
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7. Assessing Learning in Moodle
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Creating and editing a quiz6m 19s
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Evaluating quiz results9m 47s
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Solution: Create a quiz5m 43s
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8. Course Administration in Moodle
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Setting up the gradebook5m 3s
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Conclusion
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Key takeaways2m 39s
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Next steps1m 53s
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