This guide will show you how to change which type your forum is.


1. From your Forum, click the Settings button from the red navigation menu.



2. Under General, select the Forum type from the drop-down menu.



3. Once your forum type is selected, click Save and display.



Forum Types


Single Simple discussion: Only one topic, started by the instructor, is allowed. 


Each person posts one discussion: Each student may start one new topic. 

Q and A forum: An instructor posts one topic. Students must post their response before viewing other responses.

Standard forum for general use: Allow multiple topics arranged in a threaded conversation. Students may start new topics in this format. 



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