The Discussion Forum tool allows you to restrict access to either an entire category or individual topics. When access is restricted at the category level, the category and its topics will not be listed in the Discussion Forum for those who do not have access.
How to Restrict Access to a Category to Specific Users
- Click Discussion Forum under Communication Tools on the main Faculty Tools page.
- Click Admin at the top of any Discussion Forum page.
- Click the Edit link for the category you would like to change.
- Click into the Topic Status dropdown menu and select Only specified users can see this category. The Access to This Category options will appear:
- Only Faculty/TA/Staff
- Course group
- Specific people
- Select one of the options from the Access to This Category section. If you select Course Group or Specific people, you will need to either choose a group or individual students to give them access.
- Click Save Changes.
The category will no longer be visible to anyone who has not been given access. However, all members of the instructional team will continue to have access to all categories regardless of which option selected in the Access to This Category section.