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Recommended Tools for Designing a Streamline Group/Forum
Recommended Tools for Designing a Streamline Group/Forum
Below is a list of tools best suited for designing a space on the ACS Network that is easy to update and maintain.
| Tool (Tiles) | Tool (Widgets) | Function | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Document Viewer | Document Viewer | Displays any document which has been crated in the Network | Use this tool to display bodies of formatted text, images, tables- i.e. a welcome message on the home page, tables listing officer info, etc |
| Recent Content | Recent Content (specify content types) | Displays the most recent content published in the space | Use this tool as a means to update the homepage of a Network space- ensures users will see the content that is most recent and relevant |
| Featured Content | Featured Content | Displays selected pieces of published content | Use this tool to identify and display pieces of content that are cyclic and worthy of unique attention- i.e. annual documents, monthly newsletters, etc |
| Super List | --- | Displays most recent content published with certain tags, categories, or of specific content types | This tool is exceptional for creating lists of automatically updating content within a certain tag, category, etc- opportunity for use is broad across a Network space |
| Latest Blog Posts | Recent Content (Blog Posts) | Displays the most recent blog posts published in a space | If publishing announcements or updates regularly, this tool may be used to display a recent listing in the form of blog posts |
| Unanswered Questions | Unanswered Questions | Displays the most recent questions posted to a space that have not been marked as "answered" | Use this tool to display the questions and responses taking place amongst users of a Network space- this is a great way to encourage user engagement |
| Helpful Links | --- | Displays a curated list of links for easy access | This tool is best used for identifying links to webpages outside of the ACS Network that are relevant to users |
| Upcoming Events | Upcoming Events | Displays a list of events occurring in the near-future | If publishing events regularly, this tool may be used to display a listing of the events occurring soonest to the current date |
| Key Content and Places | Featured Places | Displays a curated list of links to content and other spaces within the ACS Network | Use this tool to identify and display relevant content and forums/groups for users (widgets only identify key places; to identify content the "Formatted Text" widget can be used with hyperlinks) |
| Ask A Question | Ask "title of group/forum" | Displays a search bar for users to search the space and post questions | This tool allows users to search the content of a space, and post a question if they seek additional support- helpful tool for ease of use and enabling engagement with other Network users |