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==How do I enable students to rate forum posts?== | ==How do I enable students to rate forum posts?== | ||
In ''Settings > Forum administration > Permissions'' click the + symbol opposite the capability to rate posts and allow the role of student. | |||
==Why can I not get ratings to work on my forums?== | |||
Assuming you have followed the instructions above correctly and still cannot see ratings, then check you have json support enabled on your server. You can see this in ''Settings>Site administration>Server>PHP info.'' | |||
[[File:Json.png]] | |||
See also this discussion:[ http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=170563] | |||
==How can I create a teacher-only forum?== | ==How can I create a teacher-only forum?== | ||
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#Delete the news forum from the course homepage. | #Delete the news forum from the course homepage. | ||
#In | #In ''Settings > Course administration > Edit settings'' set "News items to show" to 0. | ||
#Delete the Latest news block. | #Delete the Latest news block. | ||
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*Split the thread at a particular post and move it to another thread | *Split the thread at a particular post and move it to another thread | ||
*Split>move>delete your test messages. | *Split>move>delete your test messages. | ||
==How can I set a display period for news forum announcements?== | ==How can I set a display period for news forum announcements?== | ||
Timed posts are disabled by default, but the feature can be enabled by checking the ''forum_enabletimedposts'' checkbox in | Timed posts are disabled by default, but the feature can be enabled by checking the ''forum_enabletimedposts'' checkbox in ''Settings > Site administration > Plugins > Activity modules > Forum''. Timed posts can then be created by users with the [[Capabilities/mod/forum:viewhiddentimedposts|capability to view hidden timed posts]] (normally managers and teachers). | ||
==Why are email copies of forum posts not being sent?== | ==Why are email copies of forum posts not being sent?== | ||
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Tips: | Tips: | ||
* Try the default settings in '' | * Try the default settings in ''Settings > Site administration > Plugins > Message outputs > Email''. This generally works. | ||
*Make sure that ''allowuseremailcharset'' in '' | *Make sure that ''allowuseremailcharset'' in ''allowuseremailcharset'' is set to No. Setting this to Yes can cause a problem in some versions of Moodle. | ||
==Why can't students in separate groups reply to a forum discussion started by a teacher?== | ==Why can't students in separate groups reply to a forum discussion started by a teacher?== | ||
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When using groups, teachers are given the option of adding a new discussion topic for all participants or for a selected group. To enable students in separate groups to reply to a discussion, the teacher must copy and paste their discussion topic for each separate group, selecting each group from the dropdown menu at the top left of the forum page before clicking the "Add a new discussion topic" button. | When using groups, teachers are given the option of adding a new discussion topic for all participants or for a selected group. To enable students in separate groups to reply to a discussion, the teacher must copy and paste their discussion topic for each separate group, selecting each group from the dropdown menu at the top left of the forum page before clicking the "Add a new discussion topic" button. | ||
== | ==How do I enable guests to post in a forum?== | ||
It's not possible to enable guests to post in a forum, though there is a workaround. Please see the section 'Guests and posting in a forum' in [[Forum settings]] for details. | |||
==How can I close/archive a forum?== | |||
In ''Settings > Forum administration > Permissions'' click the Prevent icon (X) for the student role for the capabilites 'Start new discussions' and 'Reply to posts'. | |||
==Can I subscribe to just one discussion in a forum?== | |||
==How | Not at present, though please see MDL-1626. | ||
==How can I receive forum emails in digest form?== | |||
A daily digest of either complete forum posts or with subjects only can be enabled in ''Settings > My profile settings > Edit profile''. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?f=116 Forum module forum] | * Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?f=116 Forum module forum] | ||
* Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=148055 Ability to post anonymously] forum discussion | |||
[[Category:FAQ]] | [[Category:FAQ]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:24, 10 September 2011
How do I enable students to rate forum posts?
In Settings > Forum administration > Permissions click the + symbol opposite the capability to rate posts and allow the role of student.
Why can I not get ratings to work on my forums?
Assuming you have followed the instructions above correctly and still cannot see ratings, then check you have json support enabled on your server. You can see this in Settings>Site administration>Server>PHP info.
See also this discussion:[ http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=170563]
How can I create a teacher-only forum?
A teacher/tutor-only forum may be added to a course by creating a hidden forum. Teachers are able to view hidden course activities whereas students cannot.
How can I remove the news forum from a course?
- Delete the news forum from the course homepage.
- In Settings > Course administration > Edit settings set "News items to show" to 0.
- Delete the Latest news block.
How can I remove test messages from a new forum?
There are several options (Here is a nice graphic). Remember you can
- Move the discussion/thread to another forum
- Edit the post with your moderator powers
- Delete the post with your moderator powers
- Split the thread at a particular post and move it to another thread
- Split>move>delete your test messages.
How can I set a display period for news forum announcements?
Timed posts are disabled by default, but the feature can be enabled by checking the forum_enabletimedposts checkbox in Settings > Site administration > Plugins > Activity modules > Forum. Timed posts can then be created by users with the capability to view hidden timed posts (normally managers and teachers).
Why are email copies of forum posts not being sent?
The most likely reason is that the cron is not set up. Please refer to the cron instructions.
Tips:
- Try the default settings in Settings > Site administration > Plugins > Message outputs > Email. This generally works.
- Make sure that allowuseremailcharset in allowuseremailcharset is set to No. Setting this to Yes can cause a problem in some versions of Moodle.
Why can't students in separate groups reply to a forum discussion started by a teacher?
When using groups, teachers are given the option of adding a new discussion topic for all participants or for a selected group. To enable students in separate groups to reply to a discussion, the teacher must copy and paste their discussion topic for each separate group, selecting each group from the dropdown menu at the top left of the forum page before clicking the "Add a new discussion topic" button.
How do I enable guests to post in a forum?
It's not possible to enable guests to post in a forum, though there is a workaround. Please see the section 'Guests and posting in a forum' in Forum settings for details.
How can I close/archive a forum?
In Settings > Forum administration > Permissions click the Prevent icon (X) for the student role for the capabilites 'Start new discussions' and 'Reply to posts'.
Can I subscribe to just one discussion in a forum?
Not at present, though please see MDL-1626.
How can I receive forum emails in digest form?
A daily digest of either complete forum posts or with subjects only can be enabled in Settings > My profile settings > Edit profile.
See also
- Using Moodle Forum module forum
- Using Moodle Ability to post anonymously forum discussion
