Inventing a Better Mouth Trap: The Development and Implementation of Forum Software at Charles Sturt University

Leslie Burr, Manager - CSU Online Division of Information Technology, Charles Sturt University

Matthew Morton-Allen, Analyst Programmer - Web Development, Division of Information Technology' Charles Sturt University

Keywords

World Wide Web, forums, learning environment, infrastructure, online, design.

Abstract

"Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop"

This paper discusses solutions for the development and implementation of online forums within a very large online teaching and learning environment. The paper provides quantitative analysis of the use of forums and of the impact of use on IT infrastructure.