Forum Edit

How to Edit a Discussion Forum

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1. From the Project Dashboard, click on the Project Navigation menu and select All Forums.
2. From the list of forums, click the Edit icon next to any forum to bring up the Edit Forum page.
3. On the Details tab of the Edit Forum page, users can edit the information that was added during creation, including:
   • Info
     • Forum Name - update the name of the Forum
   • Description - add details & instructions about the forum (Based on the tenant's configuration, users can use Patterns and Widgets)
     • click +Description to add a description using the Advance Editor (rich text editing options along with media, patterns and widgets)
       • To maximize the editor and view it in full screen mode, click the fullscreen icon.
       • Click Save Description
     • After adding the description users can perform the following actions: 
       • Expand / Collapse
       • Edit 
       • Delete 
   • Grade
     • Maximum Point - (Numbers Only) Maximum Points are aggregate total points calculated for the respective forum.
     • Grade Type - Grading scheme to be applied for respective forums and display grades.
       • Non Graded
       • Point
       • Percentage
       • Complete/Incomplete
       • Pass/Fail
     • Grade Category - Organizes forums to allow instructors as well as students to preview aggregate grade total basis category.
       • Assessment Group (default)
       • + Add Category - to create a new Grade Category
         • Category Name - enter the name of the category
         • Click Add
     • Grading Method - Allows to choose a grading scheme to be applied for the forum.
       • Add Rubric - this button opens all the rubrics available in the course for selection. Only a single rubric can be added at a time.
         • Select the rubric and click Confirm to associate it with the forum
         • To remove the associated rubric, click Remove
   • Additional Options
     • Post First - Restrict access to other replies for students unless the thread/post is initiated within the respective forum.
     • Allow Students Liking - Allow students to like forum threads/posts.
     • Allow Threaded Replies - Representation of forum threads/posts to instructors as well as students
   • Availability
     • Due Date - Set Availability of the forum for students. (Optional)
4. On the Metadata tab authors can associate the forum with the following metadata
   • Key Value Pair
   • Taxonomy
   • Tag
5. After editing the required details, click Save Changes to update the forum.
6. On successful updates, a notification will be displayed on the screen.
7. Click the Forum Name to preview the updated forum.
8. To delete the forum:
   • Click the Delete icon next to any forum.
   • Select “Yes, Delete It!” to confirm deletion or choose “No, Cancel!” to abort the deletion.
   • On successful deletion, a notification will be displayed on the screen.
9. Alternatively, users can edit a forum in the editor.