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Message Board FAQs

How do I find the Message Board?

To access the Message Board:

1. Log into the site.
2. Click Your Courses in the left navigation.
3. Click the title of the course for the Message Board you want to access.
4. On the course overview page, click Message Boards.

How do I read my messages? How do I reply?

To read a particular message, click on the message topic. A new page opens that shows the full text of the message, as well as all related replies. From this screen, you can either write a reply or return to the main Message Board.

1. To reply to a message, click Post Reply and type your reply in the Message Editor form.
2. Once you have completed your message, click Preview to review your message before posting.
3. If your message looks correct, click Post. To cancel your reply, click Cancel.

How do I post a new question to the Message Board?

1. To post a question to the board, click Post New Topic and fill out the form.
2. Once you have completed your message, click Preview to review your message before posting.
3. If your message looks correct, click Post. To cancel your message, click Cancel.

How was I assigned the name that appears in the Author column when I post a message?

The name that appears in the Author column when you post a message is called your message board alias. By default, your message board alias is the first letter of your first name followed by your last name (as entered when you created your profile). You may change your message board alias at any time. To do so:

1. Click Your Profile in the left sidebar.
2. Click Change Your Message Board Alias.
3. Follow the instructions on the page to make the change.

How long will it take for the instructor to answer my question?

Our instructors review the Message Board at least every other day from the enrollment date so you should receive a response within that timeframe after posting your question. However, if other students have already answered your question correctly, the instructor may not provide an additional response to the duplicate question.

How will I know when someone has responded to my question?

When someone responds to your message, a red dot will appear next to your topic on the main Message Board page. Click the topic to review the full text of your original message and the response.

How do I tag a post on the discussion forums?

You can tag posts as Helpful or Interesting on the discussion forums. When viewing a topic, the bottom of each post will ask, Was this post: and provide two red buttons. Simply click Helpful or Interesting to share what you thought of the post. Tagging posts lets you express your opinion as well as help others who may be browsing the forum for the first time.

How do I report abuse on the forums?

Each post in the forums on iLearn has a Flag this post as inappropriate link. If you see profanity, spam, or any other violation of the Terms of Service, please click the link to let us know.

What does “This post is under review” mean?

This means that another user has already reported abuse for that post. The post is under review by our moderators and will be locked until the review is complete.

What does the “Subscribe” link do on the site forums?

Clicking Subscribe allows you to receive e-mails when a forum or an individual topic has new posts. To subscribe, navigate to the forum or topic you want to be notified about. Click Subscribe at the top. Choose whether you would like an individual e-mail for each message post, or whether you would like a daily summary of all new message posts. Click the red Subscribe button at the bottom.

How do I unsubscribe from forum or topic notification e-mails?

To unsubscribe from forum or topic notification e-mails, navigate back to the forum or topic to which you’re currently subscribed. Click the Subscribe link again, and then click the red Unsubscribe button at the bottom. You will no longer receive e-mail notifications about that forum or topic.

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