HGfL Discussion Forums
Introduction
A number of discussion forums operate on the Hertfordshire Grid for Learning.
They are web-based and are available both inside and outside of Hertfordshire
schools. There are a number of restrictions on the setting up and use
of discussion forums:
- They are set up on the instigation of a group of individuals or people
who are co-ordinating a particular area of education across Hertfordshire.
- Access to the forums is usually restricted to those who are invited.
The list of those who are invited is often defined by those who establish
the
forums.
- Anyone who becomes a member of the forum system is restricted to certain
forums only. This facilitates confidential discussions between certain
groups.
- Forums are not necessarily a cure-all for working with groups
of people via the Internet. Email lists are also implemented and often
provide a more convenient method of communicating with groups of individuals.
Types of Forum
There are two types of forum on HGfL - private or protected.
Private Forums
Each Private
Forum is created for a specific group of users. You will need to
have a username and password set up and that username will need to be
granted
access to the private forum by the administrator. If you feel that
you should have access to a private forum, please contact the forum
administrator.
Protected Forums
The protected forums allow you to self register and set up your own
username and password. Where applicable, please use a name indicating
your Hertfordshire school. HGfL reserves the right to remove any self
registered users.
If you are already a member of a private forum and have been given a
username and password, you do not need to register again to join a protected
forum.
Your user name and password will apply to those private forums you have
permission to access and any protected forums you might wish to join.
Forums are moderated. Please respect the views and experience of other
people.
If you have any queries, please contact the HGfl Web Team on 01582
830264
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