The web forum component enables the users of an organization to set up topics of conversation called threads. Users can join or leave these public threads whenever they want. Private threads can also be set up to discuss topics within a predefined group. Web Forum users can also communicate with other users outside their organization on a variety of topics such as assessment and accountability, technology planning, standards and benchmarks, and curriculum development. The Virtual EDucation System Communications module represents a new paradigm in communication.
Forums can be public or restricted to a certain group of authorized users.
Files can be attached to messages. Once a new response is posted to a message it can be emailed automatically to users. Forum messages can be archived automatically and can be retrieved with just a click of the mouse.