Tutorials

Creating a private topic or a group threaded discussion in WebCT

To create a private topic, first add the topic, then assign it private status, and then assign members to the private topic.

Note: Only assigned members can view and post messages to a private topic.

Add the Topic

1. From the Course Menu, click Discussions. The Discussions screen appears.
2. Under Options, click Create topic. The Create Topic screen appears.
3. In the Topic name text box, enter the name for the new topic.
4. Click Create. The Discussions screen appears and the new topic is displayed in the Discussions table.

Assign the Private Status

1. In the table, under Private, select the check box that corresponds to the topic you just created.
2. Click Update. The Discussions screen refreshes and the status of the topic is updated.

Assign Members to the Private Topic

1. In the table, select the private topic you just created.
2. Under Options, click Manage members. The Private Topic screen appears.
3. Click Select members. The Member Selection screen appears.
4. Select the members you want to add to the private topic:
   • To select members individually, select each member.
   • To select all members, check the box next to Status.
5. Click Update. The Private Topic screen appears displaying the topic's members in a table.
6. Click Done. The Discussions screen appears.

Viewing Members of a Private Topic

Note: Depending on administrator settings, students may not be able to view the members of their private topics.

1. From the Course Menu, click Discussions. The Discussions screen appears.
2. In the table, select the private topic that you want to view.
3. Under Options, click Manage members. The Private Topic screen appears with a list of all members in the topic.
4. Click Done. The Discussions screen appears.