Improvement Idea: Put Homework Help at Top of Discussions

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In summary, the conversation suggests implementing several improvements to the forum, including placing the homework help section at the top of discussions, encouraging users to post in only one forum at a time and to title their posts meaningfully, and blocking the use of certain words in post titles. These changes aim to reduce confusion and improve the forum experience for both new and existing members.
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Just an idea:

Why not put the homework help at the top of the different discussions? That way you may not see so many students posting homework questions to other forums. It took me a couple of visits to figure out it was there, so I am guessing I wasn't the only one.
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A few more ideas...

Here are a few more ideas for improvement:

- Encourage people to post their questions in only one forum at a time! If they chose wrongly, have them ask a mentor to move it to the correct place.

- Encourage people to title their posts meaningfully. Too many posts are titled: Help! :smile: This makes it hard to remember what the thread is about.

- Encourage people to keep their question within a single thread. Sometimes, if no response is immediately forthcoming, someone will repost their question in a new thread. This leads to people answering the same basic question in different threads on the same forum. Confusion reigns!
 
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Amen to that, Doc.
We're on it...but with a great influx of new members recently, you'll need to expect some of that kind of thing to be present.
 
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Use of certain word/letter combinations has been blocked for use in user titles --- is it possible/convenient to block use of the word "help" in the HW post titles? Particularly with exclamation points, or "urgent."
 
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Originally posted by Bystander
Use of certain word/letter combinations has been blocked for use in user titles
Interesting... What's blocked?
 
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Things such as 'PF mentor' :)
 

1. What is the purpose of putting homework help at the top of discussions?

The purpose of putting homework help at the top of discussions is to make it easily accessible for students who may be struggling with their homework. By placing it at the top of discussions, it increases the visibility and likelihood of students seeking help and receiving assistance from their peers or instructors.

2. How will this improve the overall learning experience?

This improvement idea can improve the overall learning experience by creating a more collaborative and supportive learning environment. By having homework help readily available at the top of discussions, students can receive help and clarification on difficult concepts, leading to a better understanding and retention of the material. This can ultimately lead to improved grades and academic success.

3. Will this idea benefit all students equally?

Yes, this idea can benefit all students equally. By making homework help easily accessible at the top of discussions, it allows all students to have equal access to resources and support. This can be especially helpful for students who may be hesitant to ask for help or have limited access to other resources outside of class.

4. Is there a potential downside to implementing this improvement idea?

One potential downside to implementing this improvement idea is that it may create a heavier workload for instructors. They may be responsible for monitoring and responding to homework help requests on top of their other responsibilities. It is important to consider the resources and support needed for instructors to successfully implement this idea.

5. How can we ensure that this improvement idea is sustainable?

To ensure that this improvement idea is sustainable, it is important to have a plan in place for managing and monitoring homework help requests. This could include setting specific times for instructors to respond to requests or designating specific students or teaching assistants to assist with homework help. Regular evaluations and feedback from students and instructors can also help identify any potential issues and make necessary adjustments to sustain the effectiveness of this idea.

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