Using topic or forum restrictions, you can create discussion areas where members of a group or section can collaborate on assignments or discuss course material in small teams. You can also use restrictions to create separate forums or topics for each group or section in a course offering.
- On the navbar, click Discussions.
- On the Discussions List page, from the context menu of the forum or topic you want to restrict, click Edit.
- In the Restrictions tab, select the Restrict this <forum/topic> to the following groups and sections check box.
- Click Add Groups and Sections.
- Select the groups or sections you want to add, then click Add.
- To remove a specific group or section’s access, click the Remove icon for the group or section.
To open the forum or topic to everyone again, clear the Restrict this <forum/topic> to the following groups and sections check box.