OER Project: Community Forum discussions are fun, helpful, and always active. Follow these simple steps to begin your Community Forum journey.
Start a Discussion: It's easy to start a new discussion. Click on the group you're interested in browsing (ex. Teacher's Lounge) and then click the New Thread button at the top of the screen. Select "Question" if you're looking for help with a specific query, or "Discussion" if you have a teaching idea or theme you'd like to explore with the community. Follow the prompts to create your post. Don't forget to add tags (ex. "American history," "Reading") to make your topic easily searchable!
Join a Discussion: Ready to join an existing discussion? Click on the Reply field. If there are already replies, you can create a sub-thread by replying to a Reply, which will help other community members see the helpful response.
Insert Images or Files in Discussions: To add images or files to a discussion post or reply, use the Insert drop-down menu and select Insert Image/Video/File to add your content.
Mention Community Members: You can @-mention others to tag them in your post or reply. This will let an OER Project coach or fellow teacher know you want their input.
Bookmark Discussions: To save a discussion thread for later, click the Bookmark icon in the top right-hand corner of the page and select Bookmark This Forum Thread. Access all your saved discussions by clicking View All under the same bookmark icon.
Use the Search Bar: The search bar at the top of each page is a great tool for finding specific topics.
Jump in and make the most of your OER Project: Community Forum experience!