WebBoard Conferencing
 WebBoard, web forums and chat software, is a versatile web-based tool that provides communication solutions for a wide range of applications. WebBoard can be used as a powerful means for fostering communication and initiating discussion for academic class use as well as administrative support areas.
Users find WebBoard's browser-based interface easy to understand and navigate. For those who prefer, WebBoard also allows participation through email or newsreaders. With email participation, new messages come directly to the user's email client. Users can then respond by email, or log into the WebBoard simply by clicking on a link in the email. Email participation is ideal for project management, where team members share information. Entire discussions can be held via email without logging onto the board, but the threaded discussion will be stored in its entirety on the WebBoard for later reference.
I.T. Services can initiate a Webboard for faculty or staff use. Most boards are open to all, however a private secured board requiring login and a password can also be setup. To request a WebBoard, email helpdesk@queens.edu.
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Understanding WebBoard Terminology
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What do we mean when we talk about WebBoard? Here’s a brief explanation of some common WebBoard terms. What is a Board?
A board is the top-level hierarchy in WebBoard. Also referred to as a Forum, the board is framework for conferences and chat rooms within your community. As separate content holders, each board can greet the user with a distinct look and feel. Each board can also serve a specific set of users and use different types of authentication. Conferences are the next level in the WebBoard hierarchy and are made up of topics and responses. Each board can have from one to an unlimited number of conferences. A conference establishes the main subject matter that users should focus on when they post new topics and messages. For example, a project development board might have conferences on Product Timeline, Design, Developers Notes, Quality Assurance, and more. A Topic is the first Message or Post in a thread of discussion within a conference. Unlike Boards and Conferences, topics are generally posted by users, rather than managers or administrators. Other users will then continue the discussion by posting responses or comments to the topic, creating a thread of discussion. What is a WebBoard User?
Users are the members of your WebBoard communities, the participants in your boards or forums. A user may read and post messages and participate in chat rooms. Users have many options as to how they choose to participate in your forums, by logging on to your board, using a newsreader, or posting and reading messages via email. In most WebBoard forums, users are the primary generators of content.
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