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Forum: How do I set-up a forum?

1  Click on 'Add an activity' within the section where you want to add the forum.

2  Click on 'Forum,' under 'Discussion' heading.

3   Forum Name: add a name, this is the name that students will see when the forum is listed on your site.

4  Forum Type: select the type of forum that you want, from the drop-down menu. A description of 'types' is given by clicking on the corresponding question mark.

5  Forum Introduction: add an introduction. A student will see the forum introduction at the top of the page. This text should tell the student what the forum is about.

6  It is recommended that all the other settings are left at their default values.

7  Click 'save and return to site'

8  You should now see your forum on the site. Click on the forum name.

9  To start this forum and add a discussion click 'Add a new discussion topic.'

10 There is an FAQ which privides tips for using fora in your online sites.