Chapter 5. Share and Network in Groups

By now, you must have added your stuff to Mahara and discovered how to organize it into pages and collections. In this chapter, you will find out how you can connect with other Mahara users, using groups and friends. This is where Mahara really comes to life, with people being able to discuss topics of common interest in forums and share pages with each other. So what are you waiting for, let's get social!

In this chapter you will:

• Learn how to make your own groups

• See what you can do in a group

• Create and participate in forums

• Learn how to find and join other groups

• Start building your network of friends

Groups

Groups in Mahara are a way of bringing users together into places where they can collaborate and share ideas. Groups may be created for a number of different uses. You might, for example, create a group based around a common interest area or hobby. For example, if you are interested in playing guitar, you might create a group called Guitar playing...