The Discussion Forum is a collaborative space for Organizations and Participants to interact with each other, post updates, ask questions, and receive answers fostering knowledge-sharing within the participant group.

There are two features under the Discussions tab:

[**Conversations:**](<https://help.iecho.org/2799373abbbe803fb463cde23c5ccee8>) Conversations help Hub teams, Participants, and Subject Matter Experts interact, ask questions, share insights, and discuss session topics in an open and collaborative space.

[Announcements](<https://help.iecho.org/2799373abbbe803fb463cde23c5ccee8>): Announcements let Hub teams share important program updates, such as schedule changes, policy updates, and more to keep participants informed and aligned.

Here's what’s new in Announcements & Conversations:

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Now, access Conversations :screenshot-2025-09-16-222807:and Announcements :screenshot-2025-09-16-222813:directly from the left navigation panel on the iECHO homepage to view discussions across multiple programs in one place.

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• The number of unread conversations and announcements will also be displayed.

• Users will be able to view the latest 3 posts of last 1 month on the right side of the homepage. Click View All to see more posts.

• When a user posts for the first time, the Community Guidelines are displayed to ensure meaningful, respectful, and appropriate use of Conversations and Announcements.

  

• Click the three-dot menu to edit or delete your post; however, posts with at least one comment can no longer be edited and can only be deleted.

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Alternatively, to view discussions for a specific participant group, click the group name to access all related discussions.

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Conversations:

Community members are encouraged to engage in interactive discussions here. These conversations could revolve around: asking questions, addressing inquiries or uncertainties, delving into the latest session topic, research, news, or updates related to the program’s focus area and beyond.

1. On your iECHO Homepage, select Conversations from the left navigation panel.
2. Click on Share your thoughts, questions and insights here.

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• If only one program or one participant group is available, it will be auto-selected, and you will be taken directly to create the post.

• If you are enrolled in multiple programs:

  • Select or search the relevant Program from the list.

  

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1. You can upload supporting Images and Documents. The image editor also allows the user to annotate the image and add text.
2. After adding all necessary details, click on Post.

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Both Hub members and Participants can engage in Conversations in a two-way format beyond sessions using Add Reactions or Commentoptions.

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Announcements:

‘Announcements’ is a space for Organization Teams to post program and participant group updates such as: Update in Policies around attendance or certification, Launch of a new program or cohort, Modification in schedule and more. It helps participants be informed about updates of their enrolled programs.

1. On your iECHO Homepage, select Announcementsfrom the left navigation panel.
2. You can view and react on Announcements by clicking on Add Reactions button under each post.

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Announcements serve as a one-way communication for Organizations. *Participants can only add reactions to the posts.

The number of post views will also be visible for each announcement.*

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iECHO sends an Email, SMS or WhatsApp notification every time a new announcement is created by the Organization team:

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⭐What should you talk about in conversations?

1. Ask Questions:

If you have any doubts or need clarification on a topic covered in a session, feel free to ask. Chances are, someone else might have the same question.

2. Share Insights:

Share your experiences or insights related to the program's topics. This could include success stories, challenges faced, or practical tips that others might find useful.

3. Offer Help:

If you notice someone asking a question or discussing a topic where you have expertise, jump in and offer your help or advice.

4. Start a Discussion:

Initiate discussions on topics that interest you or are relevant to the program. This could be about recent developments, new research, or even general thoughts on the subject.

5. Provide Feedback:

Share your feedback on the sessions, content, or overall program. Constructive feedback helps improve the experience for everyone.

1. Seek Collaborations:

If you're looking for someone to collaborate with on a project or a specific topic, don't hesitate to ask in the forum. Connecting with others who share your interests can lead to valuable partnerships.

1. Request Introductions:

If you’re new to the program or want to expand your network, ask for introductions to others with similar goals or expertise. The community is here to support you.

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For Mobile Users:

iECHO now enables easy access to Announcements and Conversations for seamless engagement — even while you're on the move.

Here’s how you can access Announcements:

• On your mobile, go to the Homepage.
• Tap the 📢 icon at the top right corner, next to the 🔍 icon.
• View all posts created under any Program or Participant Group. Creator details are visible.
• React to announcements using emojis: 👍, 👏, ❤️, 🎉, 💡, 🙏.

Here’s how you can access Conversations:

• On your mobile Homepage, tap the chat icon “:chat:” at the bottom of the screen.
• View and react to existing conversations using emojis, or add comments and attachments.
• Click on Create to start a new conversation.

Check this video tutorial on how to engage with posts:

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FAQs related to Conversations and Announcements