Moodle: Creating a forum

In this guide:

• About Moodle Forums
• Creating a Forum
• Starting a Discussion

About Moodle Forums

Forums are a tool for producing structured discussions and a means of supporting a sense of community and belonging.

Creating a Forum 

1. Go to Moodle, login and go to the relevant Moodle site. 

2. Select Edit Content. 

3. In the appropriate section click Add an activity or resource 

4. In the list select Forum and click the Add button (below).

5. Type a Forum Name & Description for the Forum. 

6. Click the Save & Display button at the bottom of the page.

Starting a Discussion

1. Go to the Forum & select the Add a new discussion topic button.
2. Enter a Subject and a Message
3. Select Post Message.

The content of the message will depend on the nature of the discussion and the purpose of the Forum. It’s important to include clear instructions & expectations in the initial message for any learning activity.

After posting the message, a confirmation message will appear: