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[[image:head-silhouette-information.jpg|right|400px]]The [{{:CS4ODFL/Links/ForumsCS4ODFLtag}} {{:CS4ODFL/Links/tag}} forums] provide the opportunity for learners to interact with their peers while discussing key concepts and issues relating to the course. You are invited to create an account and fill out your profile on [{{:CS4ODFL/Links/ForumsURL}} forums.oeru.org] (see activity below for more information). | [[image:head-silhouette-information.jpg|right|400px]]The [{{:CS4ODFL/Links/ForumsCS4ODFLtag}} {{:CS4ODFL/Links/tag}} forums] provide the opportunity for learners to interact with their peers while discussing key concepts and issues relating to the course. You are invited to create an account and fill out your profile on [{{:CS4ODFL/Links/ForumsURL}} forums.oeru.org] (see activity below for more information). | ||
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'''Upload your avatar image and complete your profile page''' | '''Upload your avatar image and complete your profile page''' | ||
# Log in to [https://forums.oeru.org forums.oeru.org] | # Log in to [https://forums.oeru.org forums.oeru.org] | ||
| − | # Click on the avatar image at the top of your screen, then click on the "Person" icon to reveal the submenu. Click on the “Gear” icon to access your preferences.<br>[[image:Discourse-preferences.png]] | + | # Click on the avatar image at the top of your screen, then click on the "Person" icon to reveal the submenu. Click on the “Gear” icon to access your preferences.<br>[[image:Discourse-forum-preferences-option.png]] |
# Under the "Account" option, upload a profile picture. | # Under the "Account" option, upload a profile picture. | ||
# Under the "Emails" option, review your email settings to set you preferences for email notifications from the site. | # Under the "Emails" option, review your email settings to set you preferences for email notifications from the site. | ||
'''Submit a spot poll response''' | '''Submit a spot poll response''' | ||
# Log into [https://forums.oeru.org forums.oeru.org] | # Log into [https://forums.oeru.org forums.oeru.org] | ||
| − | # Cast your vote for this [https://forums.oeru.org/t/cs4odfl-pac-pre-course-poll/2942 | + | # Cast your vote for this [https://forums.oeru.org/t/cs4odfl-pac-pre-course-poll/2942 Pre-course poll]. (Note, usernames of respondents are not displayed.) |
# Check the results of the poll by clicking on the "Show results" button. | # Check the results of the poll by clicking on the "Show results" button. | ||
'''Have any questions?''' | '''Have any questions?''' | ||
Latest revision as of 17:41, 21 December 2021
The OER Foundation has donated use of the OERu's forums application software for the purpose of this course.
Overview
This course uses Discourse - a modern open source software application for forums. We use forums for more substantive discussions where short comments via micro-blog or social media posts are not sufficient for in depth discussion. We also use the poll feature of the Discourse software for learners to share their opinions on short topical questions. You will find prompts and links to the relevant discussion topics embedded in the course materials. The forum site should also be used to post any support questions and each micro-course has a dedicated general forum for this purpose. As an open learning community, if you know the answers to any questions, please share the gift of knowledge by helping your peers.
We will automatically "fetch" an extract from posts on forums.oeru.org for inclusion in the course feed with a link back to the original post or reply.
Need help?
The OERu support site provides instructions and supporting videos for the following:
